即: the kanji for immediately; namely
即 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means immediately; namely. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
即 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
即 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ソク (soku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 即座そくざ · sokuza | at once |
| 即席そくせき · sokuseki | instant; impromptu |
| 即興そっきょう · sokkyō | improvisation |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 質問に即座に答えた。Shitsumon ni sokuza ni kotaeta.I answered the question at once.
- 昼ご飯は即席ラーメンにした。Hirugohan wa sokuseki rāmen ni shita.I had instant ramen for lunch.
- ピアニストが即興で曲を弾いた。Pianisuto ga sokkyō de kyoku o hiita.The pianist improvised a piece.
- 彼は即戦力として採用された。Kare wa sokusenryoku to shite saiyō sareta.He was hired as someone who could contribute right away.
- 事故の連絡を受けて即日対応した。Jiko no renraku o ukete sokujitsu taiō shita.We responded the same day we were told of the accident.
Questions about 即
How many strokes does 即 have?
即 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 即?
The on readings are soku (ソク). 即 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 即?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 即
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.