01
急ぐ
いそぐ
to hurry
Meanings
- hurry
- emergency
- sudden
- steep
Readings
Onyomi
- キュウ
Kunyomi
- いそ.ぐ
- いそ.ぎ
- せ.く
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Useful words
02
急に
きゅうに
suddenly
03
急行
きゅうこう
express train
04
特急
とっきゅう
limited express train
05
救急車
きゅうきゅうしゃ
ambulance
06
急用
きゅうよう
urgent business
Compare Kanji
01速Meaning84%quick, fastUrgency and speed meet naturally, one emotional and one about pace.02遅Pair82%slow, lateHurry and lateness pull in opposite directions around time pressure.03危Meaning76%dangerous, fearAn emergency often carries danger, making the link feel natural.04救Meaning73%salvation, saveEmergency and rescue make a practical survival pair.05忙Meaning70%busy, occupiedA busy heart and a hurried heart share the feeling of pressure.06心Component71%heart, mindThe heart component at the bottom gives 急 its inner tension.