急: the kanji for hurry, sudden, urgent
急 is a JLPT N4 kanji that means hurry, sudden, urgent. Below are its readings, 10 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
急 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
急 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 10 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キュウ (kyuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 急行きゅうこう · kyūkō | express train |
| 特急とっきゅう · tokkyū | limited express |
| 急用きゅうよう · kyūyō | urgent business |
| 至急しきゅう · shikyū | urgently |
| 緊急きんきゅう · kinkyū | emergency |
| 救急車きゅうきゅうしゃ · kyūkyūsha | ambulance |
| 急増きゅうぞう · kyūzō | sudden increase |
| 早急さっきゅう · sakkyū | promptly |
いそぐ (isogu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 急ぐいそぐ · isogu | to hurry |
| 急ぎいそぎ · isogi | urgent; haste |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 至急ご連絡ください。Shikyū go-renraku kudasai.Please contact us urgently.
- 急いでいるので、タクシーに乗ります。Isoide iru node, takushī ni norimasu.I'm in a hurry, so I'll take a taxi.
- 急用ができて、会議に出られません。Kyūyō ga dekite, kaigi ni deraremasen.Something urgent came up, so I can't attend the meeting.
- 救急車を呼んでください。Kyūkyūsha o yonde kudasai.Please call an ambulance.
- お急ぎでなければ、明日お送りします。O-isogi de nakereba, ashita o-okuri shimasu.If it isn't urgent, I'll send it tomorrow.
- 早急に対応いたします。Sakkyū ni taiō itashimasu.We will respond promptly.
Questions about 急
How many strokes does 急 have?
急 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 急?
The on readings are kyuu (キュウ). The kun readings are isogu (いそぐ).
What number do you call for an ambulance in Japan?
Call 119 for an ambulance, 救急車 (kyūkyūsha), or for fire. Call 110 for the police. Say 救急です (kyūkyū desu) to tell the operator you need an ambulance.
What JLPT level is 急?
N4. 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 N4 is designed to match the former Level 3.
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Colors and descriptions
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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 急
- 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.