急
きゅう
JLPT N5 · vocab_adj_naMeaning
sudden, urgent, steep
Examples
急な用事ができました。
Something urgent came up.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「急」is an adjective meaning "sudden, urgent, steep." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「急」is read as「きゅう」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「急」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「急」mean in Japanese?+
「急」means "sudden, urgent, steep". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adj_na" category.
How do you read 「急」?+
「急」is read as「きゅう」.
Is 「急」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「急」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「急」?+
急な用事ができました。 — Something urgent came up.
Practice 「急」 with spaced repetition