Japanese word

至急

Pronunciation

Romajishikyū

Meaning

  • nounas soon as possible

Example

至急お知らせください。shi kyū o shi ra se ku da sa i

Please let us know as soon as possible.

Illustration for 至急 (as soon as possible)

More examples

至急の対応が必要です。shi kyū no tai ō ga hitsu yō de su

An urgent response is necessary.

Core concept

Shows that something must be done promptly because waiting is not appropriate.

Common phrases

  • 至急対応shi kyū tai ō

    respond immediately

  • 至急連絡shi kyū ren raku

    contact immediately

  • 至急確認shi kyū kaku nin

    check immediately

  • 至急手配shi kyū te hai

    arrange immediately

Similar words

早急sōkyū: A need for something to be done without delay, especially in formal requests.
緊急kinkyū: A condition in which immediate action is needed because waiting could lead to harm or loss.
急ぎisogi: A matter that needs to be handled quickly or with little delay.

Definition in Japanese

通常よりも早く、すぐに対応しなければならないこと。tsū jō yo ri mo haya ku su gu ni tai ō shi na ke re ba na ra na i ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 至急 (shikyū) combines 至 (shi, "utmost") and 急 (kyū, "urgent") to express the highest urgency.

Usage tips

  • Although 至急 (shikyū) is common in notices and workplace writing, using it in relaxed conversation can sound more official than すぐに (sugu ni).

Opposites

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