急 (Kyuu) is a Japanese na-adjective meaning “sudden, abrupt, unexpected, urgent”.
Meanings
- na-adjectivesudden; abrupt; unexpected
- na-adjectiveurgent; pressing
- na-adjectivesteep; sharp; precipitous
- na-adjectiverapid; swift; fast
- nounemergency; crisis; danger
- nounurgency; hurrying; haste
Examples
急がなくてもいいよ。
You can take your time.
この川の流れは急だ。
The current of this river is rapid.
彼は右に急カーブした。
He made a sharp turn to the right.
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