Japanese Word of the Day
すぐ
SOO-goo • adverb — 14th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: right away; immediately; without delay
Examples
- すぐ行きます。
(I will go right away.) - 電話があったら、すぐ返事してください。
(If you get a phone call, please reply immediately.) - この薬はすぐに効きます。
(This medicine works quickly.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- 後で
- 遅く
This word is very common in everyday Japanese. It is used for actions that happen immediately or very soon, and it often appears in expressions like すぐ行く, すぐに, and すぐ戻る.
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