instant, namely, as is, conform
Also: agree, adapt
On'yomi (音読み)
- ソク
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- つ.く
- つ.ける
- すなわ.ち
About this kanji
The kanji 即 primarily means "instant" or "right away." It is often used as a noun in compound words, such as 即時 (そくじ), which means "prompt" or "immediate," and 即日 (そくじつ), meaning "the same day." Another common usage is in 即ち (すなわち), which translates to "that is to say." This kanji can express concepts that involve agreement or directness, making it quite handy in conversation and writing. When using it, remember that it conveys a sense of immediacy or a straightforward transition.
Example sentences
即座に問題を解決した。
I solved the problem immediately.
Meanings across languages
- English
- instant, namely, as is, conform, agree, adapt
- Tiếng Việt
- ngay lập tức
- 日本語
- 即座
- 한국어
- 즉시
- 中文
- 即刻
- id
- segera
- th
- ทันที
- es
- instantáneo
- fr
- instantané
- de
- sofort
- pt
- instantâneo
Common compounds
- 即時そくじprompt, immediate, in real time
- 即日そくじつ(on) the same day
- 即ちすなわちthat is (to say), namely, i.e.
- 即位そくいaccession to the throne, enthronement
- 即興そっきょうimprovisation, improvised, impromptu
- 即効そっこうimmediate effect, instant effect
- 即刻そっこくimmediately, at once, instantly
- 即座そくざimmediate, right there on the spot, impromptu
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