急
hurry · emergency · sudden · steep
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
刍 + heart
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of reach (及) and heart (心). Heart reaching, hurrying.
Symbolism
Emergency, rapid, impatience. Symbolizes busyness of modern society.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
危急存亡
ききゅうそんぼう
life-and-death matter; an emergency or crisis where survival is threatened; life-and-death matter
急転直下
きゅうてんちょっか
suddenly and precipitately; take a sudden turn; suddenly and precipitately
緩急自在
かんきゅうじざい
varying the tempo or speed (of something) at will; varying the tempo or speed (of something) at will
一旦緩急
いったんかんきゅう
(when) danger threatens; should an emergency occur; (when) danger threatens
応急措置
おうきゅうそち
stopgap measure; quick-fix solution; stopgap measure
Proverbs & Idioms
急がば回れ
いそがばまわれ
If you hurry, go around
More haste, less speed
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 急 mean in Japanese?
急 means hurry, emergency, sudden, steep.
How do you read 急?
On'yomi: キュウ (KYUU). Kun'yomi: いそ.ぐ、いそ.ぎ、せ.く (isogu, isogi, seku).
How many strokes does 急 have?
急 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 急 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 急 (hurry, emergency, sudden, steep) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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