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急

急 — hurry, emergency, sudden

Learn the correct stroke order for 急 (hurry), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 39 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キュウkyuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)いそ.ぐisogu、いそ.ぎisogi、せ.くseku
Strokes9
Radical心
Frequency#309
Meaningshurry, emergency, sudden, steep

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

応急おうきゅうemergency fix; tentative measure; temporary solutionnoun
緩急かんきゅうhigh and low speed; fast and slow; pacenoun
危急ききゅうemergency; crisis; imminent dangernoun
急ぎいそぎhaste; hurry; urgencynoun
急ぐいそぐto hurry; to rush; to hastenverb
急患きゅうかんemergency casenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 急 (hurry) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 急 is #309, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

応急おうきゅう — emergency fix; tentative measure; temporary solution
緩急かんきゅう — high and low speed; fast and slow; pace
危急ききゅう — emergency; crisis; imminent danger

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (心)

心heart必invariably忙busy応apply志intention快cheerful忘forget忍endure

Same reading

究research

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 急 have?

The kanji 急 (hurry) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 急?

急 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 急 mean?

急 means: hurry, emergency, sudden, steep. On'yomi readings: キュウ. Kun'yomi readings: いそ.ぐ, いそ.ぎ, せ.く.

What JLPT level is 急?

急 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.