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

急務

Reading

Kana: きゅうむ
Romaji: kyūmu
Kana
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Definition

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urgent business

Kanji

Readings: キュウ、 いそ.ぐ、 いそ.ぎ
Meanings: hurry, emergency, sudden, steep
Readings: ム、 つと.める
Meanings: task, duties

Example Sentences

社会(しゃかい)変革(へんかく)急務(きゅうむ)である。
➥There is an urgent need for social change.
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生活(せいかつ)水準(すいじゅん)向上(こうじょう)急務(きゅうむ)である。
➥There is an urgent need for improved living conditions.
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