English–Japanese
“hurry” in Japanese
How to say “hurry” in Japanese
“Hurry” in Japanese is 急ぐ (isogu).
Describes making an action or movement happen sooner than usual, often because time is limited.
Example sentences with 急ぐ
学校に遅れないように、急ぎます。gak kō ni oku re na i yō ni iso gi ma su
I hurry so I am not late for school.
荷物を忘れないように、急いで準備します。ni motsu o wasu re na i yō ni iso i de jun bi shi ma su
I will hurry to get ready so that I do not forget my luggage.
Tips for using 急ぐ
- The form 急いで (isoide) is common in conversation, as in 急いでください (isoide kudasai), a polite request to hurry.
Other Japanese words for “hurry”
急ぎでお願いします。iso gi de o nega i shi ma su
Please handle this quickly.
先生は私を急かします。sen sei wa watashi o se ka shi ma su
My teacher hurries me.