Sugu

JLPT N1

Usually written in kana.

直ぐ (Sugu) is a Japanese adverb meaning “immediately, at once, right away, directly”.

Meanings

  1. adverb, nounimmediately; at once; right away; directly
  2. adverb, nounsoon; before long; shortly
  3. adverb, nouneasily; readily; without difficulty
  4. adverb, nounright (near); nearby; just (handy)
  5. na-adjectivehonest; upright; frank; straightforward

Examples

  • The medicine had an immediate effect.

  • It's a short walk.

  • Is it close enough to walk there?

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 直ぐ

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