Kanji · N3 · 9 strokes

/ to hurry

Kanji for to hurry.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)キュウSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)いそ.ぎますNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

急 carries the meaning to hurry.

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How to write 急

Trace 急 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.

How to write 急
Animated stroke order — 9 strokes
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Common compounds with 急

いそぎますto hurry
とっきゅうlimited express
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急 in context

じかんがありませんから、いそぎましょう。

We don't have time, so let's hurry.

うえのからとっきゅうでいきましょう。

Let's go by limited express from Ueno.

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Printable practice sheet

Print this worksheet to practice writing 急 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 急 (to hurry) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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