English–Japanese
“immediately” in Japanese
How to say “immediately” in Japanese
“Immediately” in Japanese is 即座 (sokuza).
It presents an action as happening at once, with no intervening delay.
Example sentences with 即座
予想外の事態にも、彼は即座に対応できます。yo sō gai no ji tai ni mo kare wa soku za ni tai ō de ki ma su
Even in unexpected situations, he can respond immediately.
Tips for using 即座
- In conversation, 即座に (sokuza ni) sounds more formal and forceful than すぐに (sugu ni), so it often describes a prompt response rather than a routine next step.
Other Japanese words for “immediately”
彼は質問に即座に答えました。kare wa shitsu mon ni soku za ni kota e ma shi ta
He answered the question immediately.
彼はすぐさま返事をしました。kare wa su gu sa ma hen ji o shi ma shi ta
He replied immediately.
熱くて、とっさに手を引きました。atsu ku te to ssa ni te o hi ki ma shi ta
It was hot, so I immediately pulled my hand back.