JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
急 — hurry
- Reading
- キュウ・いそ.ぐ・いそ.ぎ
- Meaning
- hurry; emergency; sudden; steep
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
急 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is キュウ・いそ.ぐ・いそ.ぎ and it means hurry; emergency; sudden; steep. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
急 appears in everyday japanese words such as 急 (urgent), 応急 (emergency) and 早急 (urgent).
Japanese words containing 急
Frequently asked questions
What does 急 mean in Japanese?
急 means hurry; emergency; sudden; steep in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 急 read?
急 is read キュウ・いそ.ぐ・いそ.ぎ. Reading it inside real words — 急 and 応急 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 急 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 急 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 急 in a word?
A common word containing 急 is 急 (きゅう) — "urgent". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 急 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 急 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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