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緊急
kinkyuu
Description
「緊急」は、とても急いで何かをしなければならない、大事な時に使う言葉です。
"緊急" is a word used when something very urgent and important must be done quickly.
事故や災害など、すぐに対応が必要な場面でよく使われます。
It is often used in situations like accidents or disasters that require immediate response.
Meanings
緊急kinkyuu
emergency; urgent situation needing immediate action
緊急のときは、この番号に電話してください。
In an emergency, please call this number.
緊急kinkyuu
urgent; pressing; requiring immediate attention
これは緊急な問題です。
This is an urgent problem.
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Notes
- Etymology
緊 (tight, urgent) + 急 (hurry, sudden) combine to mean pressing urgency.
- Nuance
often precedes nouns as 緊急の or 緊急な, e.g. 緊急事態 (state of emergency).
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