Vocabulary
What does 急 (きゅう, kyuu) mean?
急 (きゅう, kyuu) means sudden, urgent; steep.
Quick facts| Reading | きゅう |
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| Romaji | kyuu |
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| Part of speech | na-adjective |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N4 |
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N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkyuu
sudden, urgent; steep
- 1na-adjective sudden; abrupt; unexpected
- 2na-adjective urgent; pressing
- 3na-adjective steep; sharp; precipitous
- 4na-adjective rapid; swift; fast
- 5noun emergency; crisis; danger
Example sentences
天気が急に変わりました。
The weather changed suddenly.
急な用事で会社を休みました。
I took the day off work because of an urgent matter.