How to say "Immediately" in Japanese

When translating "immediately" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between すぐ and 早速. In Japanese, すぐ (すぐ (sugu)) is typically associated with "immediately, soon, right away" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents An adverb indicating that something will happen quickly or without delay, or is in close proximity.. On the other hand, 早速 (さっそく (sassoku)) maps to "immediately, right away, without delay" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used to express that an action is taken quickly after an event or decision, or without hesitation. It often implies responding promptly to an opportunity or situation.. A literal translation of "immediately" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!