至急

• 読み: しきゅう
• ローマ字: shikyuu
• 漢字の分解: 至 (shi) — reach, arrive at; 急 (kyuu) — urgent, hurry
• 発音: /ɕi.kʲɯ.ɯ/

意味

Urgent; pressing; immediately. Indicates something needs attention right away.

A noun and adverb used to convey urgency. Very common in business emails and workplace communication, often placed at the beginning of a sentence or email subject line. Carries more weight than すぐ (immediately) and implies serious time pressure.

例文

1. 至急、会議室に来てください。
2. この書類は至急処理する必要がある。
3. 至急のご連絡をお待ちしております。

使い方ガイド

場面: business email, workplace, announcements

トーン: urgent

起源と歴史

Composed of 至 (reach, arrive at the utmost) and 急 (urgent, hurry). Together they express the idea of reaching the highest level of urgency.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: Working adults

社会的背景: Professional