急
Common
I-adj
1
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
sudden;abrupt;unexpected
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.
2
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
urgent;pressing
3
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
steep;sharp;precipitous
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.
4
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
rapid;swift;fast
この川の流れは急だ。
The current of this river is rapid.
5
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
emergency;crisis;danger
6
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
urgency;hurrying;haste
7
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
(in gagaku or noh) end of a song
See also:
序破急 (じょはきゅう)