Describes an event or change that happens without warning. Often used adverbially as 急に.
It suddenly started raining.
Refers to a matter that requires immediate attention or action.
An urgent matter came up and I can no longer go.
Describes a slope, incline, or curve that rises or falls sharply.
This hill is steep and can't be climbed by bicycle.
Describes a quick movement, change, or flow. Often used for currents, breathing, or developments.
The river's current is swift and dangerous.
A noun referring to a dangerous or critical situation requiring immediate response.
In case of emergency, please press this button.
A noun expressing the state of being in a hurry or the need for speed.
This is a task that requires haste, so please start on it immediately.
end of a song (in gagaku or noh)
A specialized term in traditional Japanese music and theater, referring to the final, often faster, section of a piece. Seen in the concept 序破急 (jo-ha-kyū).
See also: 序破急
The 急 in 序破急 refers to the final part of a musical piece.
The phone call suddenly cut off.
I couldn't attend the meeting because of an urgent matter.
This mountain road has a series of sharp curves.
The river's current became swift because of the rain.
I prepared the documents in a hurry.
rapid; fast; quick
sudden; abrupt; rapid; drastic; sharp
hurry; rush; dash · express train; express
rapid increase; sharp rise; surge
immediate; prompt; urgent
acute (illness)
sudden rise; steep climb; sharp increase · trending; going viral
emergency; first-aid; temporary
urgent; pressing; immediate · urgently; immediately; as soon as possible
sudden drop; sharp fall; plunge
vital point; weak spot; tender spot · crux; key point; heart of the matter · groin (as a target) · vital point (in go)
raid; surprise attack; assault
rapid progress; radical advance; pushing ahead quickly
sudden death
sudden change; sudden turn · emergency; sudden accident
urgent task; pressing need; imperative
pace; tempo; speed variation · leniency and severity; carrot and stick · emergency; crisis; dire situation
urgent recruitment; hiring immediately
steep slope
sudden rise; sharp increase; surge; jump
semi-express train; local express train
sudden death; unexpected death
urgent business; pressing matter
sudden illness; acute illness
small teapot; kyusu
hasty; rash; impatient; quick-tempered
emergency case; emergency patient