N2
きっきん (kikkin)
喫緊
urgent, pressing, immediate
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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 (kinkyū).
📝 Example Sentences
地球温暖化対策は喫緊の課題だ。
Measures against global warming are an urgent issue.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "喫緊"!
この問題は_______の課題であり、早急な解決が求められる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: すぐに取り組むべき、重要な課題に対して「喫緊の課題」を使います。
English: '喫緊の課題' is used for important issues that need to be addressed immediately.
English: '喫緊の課題' is used for important issues that need to be addressed immediately.
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