Japanese word

急遽

Pronunciation

Romajikyūkyo

Meaning

  • adverbsuddenly

Example

急遽、会議を中止しました。kyū kyo kai gi o chū shi shi ma shi ta

I suddenly canceled the meeting.

Illustration for 急遽 (suddenly)

More examples

参加者が少なかったため、予定を急遽変更しました。san ka sha ga suku na ka tta ta me yo tei o kyū kyo hen kō shi ma shi ta

Because there were few participants, we changed the plan at the last minute.

Core concept

Describes an action taken without delay because an unexpected situation demands it.

Common phrases

  • 急遽変更するkyū kyo hen kō su ru

    change at short notice

  • 急遽決めるkyū kyo ki me ru

    make a last-minute decision

  • 急遽中止するkyū kyo chū shi su ru

    cancel at short notice

Similar words

急にkyūni: An action or change happens sooner than expected, often with little preparation.
突然totsuzen: An event or change happens unexpectedly, without warning.
いきなりikinari: An action or change starts abruptly, without a gradual lead-in.

Definition in Japanese

予想していなかった事態に対応するため、時間を置かずに行うさま。yo sō shi te i na ka tta ji tai ni tai ō su ru ta me ji kan o o ka zu ni okona u sa ma

Word origin

急遽 (kyūkyo) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 急 (kyū, "urgent") and 遽 (kyo, "hasty"), expressing urgent action.

Usage tips

  • In formal Japanese reports and announcements, 急遽 (kyūkyo) often signals that a change was made with little time for preparation.

Other meanings

  • hurriedlyadverb
  • on short noticeadverb

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