Hurry in Japanese

"hurry" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

急ぐ

isogu

急hurry, emergency+ぐnot in this dictionary

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "hurry". The most common choice is shown first.

急

Top pick

hurry, emergency, sudden, steep

Reading: kyuu

9 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of reach (及) and heart (心). Heart reaching, hurrying.

What it carries

Emergency, rapid, impatience. Symbolizes busyness of modern society.

Related kanji for "hurry"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for hurry?

The most common kanji for "hurry" is 急, read as kyuu. It means hurry, emergency, sudden. Related kanji: 焦 (hurry), 頓 (in a hurry).

How many strokes does 急 have?

急 has 9 strokes.