Japanese

すぐ

すぐ
Meaning: immediately; soon; right away
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

Let's go play as soon as the homework is finished.
緊急の場合は、すぐに警察に連絡してください。
In case of emergency, please contact the police immediately.
彼は私の質問にすぐに返事をした。
He replied to my question immediately.
彼はすぐには戻ってこないだろう。
He probably won't come back soon.
彼は私のすぐ横に座った。
He sat right next to me.
彼は上司の命令に従って、すぐに作業を開始した。
Following his boss's orders, he immediately started the work.
よっぽど疲れていたのか、彼は帰宅してすぐに眠ってしまった。
He must have been quite tired, as he fell asleep as soon as he got home.
「お弁当ができましたよ」「はーい、すぐ行きます!」
'Lunch is ready!' 'Coming, I'll be right there!'
はい、かしこまりました。すぐに対応いたします。
Certainly. I will handle it immediately.
安物を買ってすぐに壊れるのは、結局、そんだ。
Buying cheap things and having them break immediately is a loss in the end.

Usage Notes

Indicates that an action occurs without delay or after a very short time.

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