How to Say ‘Right away.’ in Japanese
すぐ
sugu
[soo-goo]
💬 Usage Tip: [すぐ] = “immediately/soon.” Great for urgency: [すぐ来てもらえますか] = “Can someone come right away?”
🇯🇵 In Japan: Fast response may depend on time/day. Saying [すぐ] communicates urgency, but weekends/holidays can be slower.
Phrase Breakdown
すぐ
sugu
[soo-goo]
right away; immediately; soon
すぐ indicates quick action. Useful for reassuring a tenant/landlord: すぐ連絡します, すぐ来てもらいます.
すぐ水道屋さんに来てもらえますか。
Could you have the plumber come right away?
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