急 — 9 strokes ／ Radical「心」
道8Elementary year 3 ／ 9 strokes ／ Radical「心」
- On
- キュウ
- Kun
- いそ(ぐ)
- Meaning
- hurry, sudden
Origin
心 (heart/mind) + 及 (sound, meaning 'to catch up') — the anxious heart trying to catch up to the person ahead; the feeling of wanting to hurry.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| キュウ | 急速・急務・緊急 |
|---|---|
| いそぐ | 急ぐ・急ぎ |
Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 急行きゅうこう
express (train)
- 急用きゅうよう
urgent business
Example
バスに のるため 急ぎます。
I hurry to catch the bus.
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