今すぐ

ima sugu
adverbBeginner 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.

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Used to emphasize urgency or immediacy in both formal and informal contexts.

Related Phrases

すぐにphrase
immediately

💡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

now
root
+
すぐ
immediately
root
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