How to Say ‘Right away’ in Japanese
今すぐ
ima sugu
[ee-mah soo-goo]
💬 Usage Tip: [今] + [すぐ] = “right now.” Stronger than just [すぐ].
🇯🇵 In Japan: When used politely, it shows urgency without sounding aggressive—useful when you want the volume lowered immediately.
Phrase Breakdown
今
ima
[ee-mah]
right now; immediately
Stronger than just 今 or すぐ. Communicates “I’ll do it immediately,” which helps keep things friendly.
今すぐ音を小さくします。
I’ll lower the volume immediately.
すぐ
sugu
[soo-goo]
right away; immediately
In 今すぐ, it emphasizes no delay. A good phrase to respond to a neighbor’s request.
今すぐ小さくします。
I’ll turn it down right away.
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