Japanese word

すぐに

Pronunciation

Romajisuguni

Meaning

  • adverbright away

Example

先生にすぐに聞きます。sen sei ni su gu ni ki ki ma su

I will ask the teacher right away.

Illustration for すぐに (right away)

More examples

わからないときは、すぐに先生に聞きます。wa ka ra na i to ki wa su gu ni sen sei ni ki ki ma su

When I don't understand, I ask the teacher right away.

メールを受け取ったら、すぐに返事をします。mē ru o u ke to tta ra su gu ni hen ji o shi ma su

I will reply right away when I receive the email.

Core concept

Presents an action as following directly after a situation, request, or decision without a deliberate pause.

Common phrases

  • すぐに行くsu gu ni i ku

    go right away

  • すぐに来るsu gu ni ku ru

    come right away

  • すぐに分かるsu gu ni wa ka ru

    understand right away

Similar words

今すぐimasugu: It shows that an action happens immediately at the present time.
早速sassoku: It shows that an action starts promptly after a decision, request, or opportunity.

Definition in Japanese

あることを、間を置かずに行うさま。a ru ko to o ma o o ka zu ni okona u sa ma

Word origin

すぐに (suguni) is formed from すぐ (sugu, "directly" or "immediately") and the particle に (ni), giving すぐ an adverbial role.

Usage tips

  • In everyday replies, this adverb can signal that a promised action begins immediately rather than later.

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