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synonym Comparative
緊急
VS
急用

Differences Between "緊急" and "急用"

Option A
緊急
Meaning
emergency, urgent
Reading
きんきゅう (kinkyuu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
緊急事態が発生したので、すぐに避難してください。
An emergency has occurred, so please evacuate immediately.
Option B
急用
Meaning
Urgent business; pressing matter
Reading
きゅうよう (kyuuyou)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
急用ができたので、会議を途中で失礼します。
I have some urgent business, so I'll excuse myself from the meeting midway.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(emergency, urgent)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 緊急: 突然発生し、すぐに解決しなければならないような、非常に差し迫った状況や事態を指します。 (Refers to a sudden, pressing situation or circumstance that requires immediate action.)
- 急用: Refers to a sudden, important, and often unexpected matter that requires immediate attention. (よく「急用ができた」のように使われます。)
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