Japanese Word of the Day
急ぐ
i-SO-gu • verb — 19th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to hurry; to do something quickly because there is little time
Examples
- 駅に急いで行きました。
(I hurried to the station.) - 急がなくても大丈夫です。
(It's okay even if you don't hurry.) - 電車に乗るために急いでいます。
(I am hurrying to catch the train.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- ゆっくりする
- のんびりする
This word is commonly used when someone needs to move, act, or finish something quickly. It can describe your own actions or a situation that requires speed.
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