Meaning

Primary

At Once

Alternatives

Right Now, Immediately, Right Away

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

You'll have to learn this word in two parts. You already know the meaning of because of the kanji, which means "now." The すぐ part, however, is a new word, meaning "soon." すぐ and "soon" even start with a similar sound, so maybe that can help you remember this! If you put and すぐ together, you get "now soon." Put in better English, that's at once or right now.

Reading

いますぐ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since you already know the vocab word (read いま), you should be able to read this word as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 今すぐする

    to do right now

    今すぐやめる

    to quit right now

    今すぐやる

    to do right now

Context Sentences

今すぐスーパーにいってきます。

I'm going to the supermarket right now.

今すぐテレビのニュース見て!

Watch the news on TV right now!

今すぐプライベートジェットで、むかえに行くよ。

I'm going to come pick you up on a private jet right now.

Kanji Composition