This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

即興

Reading

Kana: そっきょう
Romaji: sokkyō
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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improvisation; impromptu; off the cuff; without a score

Kanji

Readings: ソク、 つ.く、 つ.ける、 すなわ.ち
Meanings: instant, namely, as is, conform, agree, adapt
Readings: コウ、 キョウ、 おこ.る、 おこ.す
Meanings: entertain, revive, retrieve, interest, pleasure

Example Sentences

(わたし)即興(そっきょう)(はな)すのが苦手(にがて)だ。
➥I'm not good at speaking off the cuff.
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結婚式(けっこんしき)のスピーチでくよくよすることはない。いざとなったら即興(そっきょう)でもうまくいくもんだよ。
➥Don't worry about giving a speech at the wedding; you can just wing it when you get there.
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