至急

しきゅう

Urgent, pressing, immediate

N3noun·shikyuu

How to remember it

至 (reach) plus 急 (urgent) — it has reached the point of urgency.

Example sentences

  • 至急ご返信をお願いします。

    しきゅうごへんしんをおねがいします

    Please reply urgently.

  • この書類は至急提出してください。

    このしょるいはしきゅうていしゅつしてください

    Please submit these documents urgently.

Usage

Written on envelopes and requests to demand prompt attention.

Related words

緊急急ぐ急用至急便

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