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How to say "Urgent" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "urgent", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
急募
きゅうぼ (kyūbo)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
急務
きゅうむ (kyuumu)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "urgent" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 急募 and 急務.
In Japanese, 急募 (きゅうぼ (kyūbo)) is typically associated with "urgent recruitment; urgently wanted" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Indicates that workers or applicants are needed urgently, often seen in job advertisements..
On the other hand, 急務 (きゅうむ (kyuumu)) maps to "urgent business, pressing need, imperative" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to a task or issue that requires immediate attention and action because it is critically important. Often used in formal or official contexts. 緊急に処理すべき重要な用事や仕事。. A literal translation of "urgent" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "急募"
新店舗オープンにつき、スタッフを急募しています。
We are urgently recruiting staff for the opening of our new store.
Bilingual Context for "急務"
地域の高齢化対策は、喫緊の急務である。
Measures for the aging population in the region are an urgent imperative.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "新店舗オープンにつき、スタッフを ＿＿＿ しています。" (Meaning: "We are urgently recruiting staff for the opening of our new store.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "急募" fits here because it means "urgent recruitment; urgently wanted" in the context of: "We are urgently recruiting staff for the opening of our new store.". "急務" represents "urgent business, pressing need, imperative".