急 — hurry; sudden
急 means “hurry; sudden”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 9 strokes. On'yomi: キュウ (kyuu). Kun'yomi: いそ(ぐ) (isogu). You'll see it in words such as 急ぐ (isogu, “to hurry”).
急
- Meaning
- hurry; sudden
- On'yomi
- キュウ (kyuu)
- Kun'yomi
- いそ(ぐ) (isogu)
- Strokes
- 9
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Moving
How to remember 急
Leaning forward (⺈), hand out (ヨ), heart (心) racing: hurrying.
Parts: ⺈ bent person · ヨ hand · 心 heart
Words with 急
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 急ぐ | いそぐ isogu kun | to hurry |
| 急に | きゅうに kyuuni on | suddenly |
| 急 | きゅう kyuu on | sudden; abrupt |
| 急いで | いそいで isoide kun | hurriedly; in haste |
| 急きょ | きゅうきょ kyuukyo on | hurriedly; in a hurry |
Example sentences
- 急いでください。
Please hurry.