What does 急 mean?
急 is a Japanese noun meaning “urgent, sudden; steep” in English. It can also be translated as “urgent, steep, rapid” depending on context. It is written as 急 in kanji, きゅう in hiragana, and kyuu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
事態は急を要するので一刻も待てないと彼は言った。
He said that the matter was urgent, and that there was not a moment to lose.
屋根にいく階段は狭くて急でくらいです。
The staircase leading to the rooftop is narrow, steep, and dark.
この川の流れは急だ。
The current of this river is rapid.