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今すぐ
ima sugu
right now
今すぐ出発しなければなりません
We have to leave right now.
informal
Immediately; without delay; at this very moment
今すぐ電話をかけてください
Please call me right now.
今すぐ助けが必要です
I need help right now.
Used to emphasize urgency or immediacy in both formal and informal contexts.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Emphasis on urgency
Use '今すぐ' when you want to stress that something must happen immediately.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
While '今すぐ' is generally informal, it can be used in formal contexts when urgency is critical.
Word Origin
Combination of 今 (ima, 'now') and すぐ (sugu, 'immediately')
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese to express urgency or immediate action.
Word Breakdown
今
now
rootすぐ
immediately
root和英辞典