ONきゅう
KUNいそ
Meanings
hurryurgentsuddensteep
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How to remember

'Kyuu' — Imagine a 'queue' forming quickly, creating an 'urgent' situation.
The top part looks like someone leaning forward and running quickly, with a heart (心) driving them. The bottom resembles a foot (part of 及) taking a quick step. This reinforces the idea of 'hurrying' or 'suddenness'.

Vocabulary

急ぐいそぐ
to hurry, to rush
急にきゅうに
suddenly
急行きゅうこう
express train
急用きゅうよう
urgent business/matter
特急とっきゅう
limited express (train)

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