即
instant · namely · as is · conform · agree · adapt
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of food and kneeling. Immediately reaching food.
Symbolism
Immediately, instant, namely. Represents immediately.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 即
Four-Character Compounds
一触即発
いっしょくそくはつ
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
色即是空
しきそくぜくう
form is emptiness; matter is void; all is vanity
速戦即決
そくせんそっけつ
quick battle for a quick victory; blitzkrieg
当意即妙
とういそくみょう
ready wit; repartee
不即不離
ふそくふり
neutral; noncommittal
空即是色
くうそくぜしき
emptiness is form; illusion of the reality of matter
即身成仏
そくしんじょうぶつ
attainment of Buddhahood during life
相即不離
そうそくふり
strongly attached to each other; inseparable
即断即決
そくだんそっけつ
making a swift decision; making immediate decisions and taking quick actions
即決即断
そっけつそくだん
prompt decision and prompt execution; make swift decisions and take quick actions
Anime & Manga
即死チートが最強すぎて、異世界のやつらがまるで相手にならないんですが。
My Instant Death Ability is Overpowered
A well-known work with 即 in its Japanese title.
死灵法师！我即是天灾
Necromancer, the Ultimate Scourge!
A well-known work with 即 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“conform”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 即 mean in Japanese?
即 means instant, namely, as is, conform, agree, adapt.
How do you read 即?
On'yomi: ソク (SOKU). Kun'yomi: つ.く、つ.ける、すなわ.ち (tsuku, tsukeru, sunawachi).
How many strokes does 即 have?
即 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 卩 (seal).
Is 即 a good kanji for a tattoo?
即 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means instant, namely, as is, conform, agree, adapt. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.