Japanese

きゅう
Meaning: urgent; sudden; steep
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

急

Example sentences

Due to an urgent matter, I will not be able to attend tomorrow's meeting.
不都合な質問をされると、彼は急に黙ってしまった。
When asked a disadvantageous question, he suddenly became silent.
急な地震に慌てて外に飛び出した。
I panicked at the sudden earthquake and rushed outside.
急な雨で服が濡れてしまった。
My clothes got wet due to the sudden rain.
今日は急な用事ができました。
I have some urgent business today.
急な予定の変更により、旅行をキャンセルした。
The trip was cancelled due to a sudden change in plans.
外が急に騒がしくなった。
It suddenly became noisy outside.
急な用件で、席を外しております。
I am away from my seat due to an urgent matter.
急な用事で席を立った。
I left my seat for an urgent matter.
急に寒気がしてきたので、熱があるかもしれない。
I suddenly felt a chill, so I might have a fever.

Usage Notes

Refers to things that are unexpected or require immediate action.

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