急ぐ
いそぐ
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
to hurry, to rush
Examples
電車に乗るために急ぎました。
I hurried to catch the train.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「急ぐ」is a verb meaning "to hurry, to rush." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「急ぐ」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「急ぐ」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「急ぐ」mean in Japanese?+
「急ぐ」means "to hurry, to rush". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「急ぐ」?+
「急ぐ」is read as「いそぐ」.
Is 「急ぐ」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「急ぐ」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「急ぐ」?+
電車に乗るために急ぎました。 — I hurried to catch the train.
Practice 「急ぐ」 with spaced repetition