Kankyuu

緩急 (Kankyuu) is a Japanese noun meaning “high and low speed, fast and slow, pace, tempo”.

Meanings

  1. nounhigh and low speed; fast and slow; pace; tempo
  2. nounlenience and severity
  3. nounemergency; crisis; dire situation

Examples

  • You're always there for me, so if you're ever in dire straits, just let me know and I'll come running.

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Kanji in 緩急

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