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急
急 (readings: きゅう, いそ; Japanese kanji) means “urgent / hurry”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 急行 (express train).
What does 急 mean?
| Kanji | 急 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | urgent / hurry |
| Readings | きゅう, いそ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 急
急 is read きゅう or いそ depending on the word.
Example words with 急
| Example | 急行 (express train) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14