How to say "Urgent" in Japanese

When translating "urgent" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 喫緊 and 切迫. In Japanese, 喫緊 (きっきん (kikkin)) is typically associated with "urgent, pressing, immediate" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Describes a matter or issue that requires immediate attention and action because it is highly important or critical. More formal and emphasizes urgency more strongly than 緊急. On the other hand, 切迫 (せっぱく (seppaku)) maps to "urgent, pressing, imminent, critical" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Describes a situation or condition that is urgent, critical, or imminent, often implying a sense of danger, crisis, or that immediate action is required.. A literal translation of "urgent" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!