2 Japanese words read shikyuu

shikyuu (しきゅう) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: 支給 · 至急.

支給

しきゅう

Provision, supply, allowance

N3noun·shikyuu

How to remember it

支 (support) plus 給 (pay) — money given to support you, like an allowance.

Example sentences

  • 会社から手当が支給されました。

    かいしゃからてあてがしきゅうされました

    An allowance was provided by the company.

  • 今月の給与は明日支給されます。

    こんげつのきゅうよはあしたしきゅうされます

    This month's salary will be paid tomorrow.

Usage

Suru-verb (支給する); common in workplace and benefits contexts.

Related words

給与手当支払い給料

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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