Japanese word

応急

Pronunciation

Romajiōkyū

Meaning

  • nounemergency

Example

まず、応急の処置をします。ma zu ō kyū no sho chi o shi ma su

I will provide emergency treatment first.

Illustration for 応急 (emergency)

More examples

火事の現場で、消防士が応急の手当てをします。ka ji no gen ba de shō bō shi ga ō kyū no te a te o shi ma su

At the scene of a fire, firefighters give first aid.

Core concept

Describes action taken under pressure to address an urgent problem before a complete and lasting solution is available.

Common phrases

  • 応急処置ō kyū sho chi

    emergency treatment

  • 応急措置ō kyū so chi

    emergency measure

  • 応急手当ō kyū te ate

    first aid

  • 応急修理ō kyū shū ri

    temporary repair

Similar words

緊急kinkyū: Describes a state that requires immediate attention or action because delay could cause serious harm.

Definition in Japanese

本格的な対応をするまでの間、緊急に施す一時的な措置。hon kaku teki na tai ō o su ru ma de no aida kin kyū ni hodoko su ichi ji teki na so chi

Word origin

応 (ō, "respond") and 急 (kyū, "urgent") are Chinese-derived elements whose combination refers to responding to an emergency.

Usage tips

  • 応急手当 (ōkyū teate) is used for immediate care after an injury, while more complete medical treatment may follow later.

Other meanings

  • temporarynoun

Opposites

  • 恒久kōkyūpermanentnoun

Related words

  • 応急的ōkyūtekitemporaryna-adjective

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