即
即·immediately, namely
- On-yomi
- ソク
- Kun-yomi
- すなわ(ち)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 即座 | そくざ | immediate, on the spot |
| 即ち | すなわち | namely, that is to say |
| 即席 | そくせき | instant, impromptu |
| 即答 | そくとう | immediate answer |
Example sentences
彼は質問に即座に答えた。
かれはしつもんにそくざにこたえた。
He answered the question on the spot.
忙しくて即席ラーメンで済ませた。
いそがしくてそくせきラーメンですませた。
I was busy, so I made do with instant noodles.
彼は私の恩人、即ち命の恩人だ。
かれはわたしのおんじん、すなわちいのちのおんじんだ。
He is my benefactor — the man who saved my life, in fact.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 即ち as そくち — it is すなわち
- Reading 即座 as そくざ is correct, but 即席 is そくせき, not そくさ
Memory aid
Picture it
A person kneeling right up against the food vessel: right there, without a moment's gap — immediately.
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