すぐさま

sugusama

straight away, instantly

AdverbJLPT N2

What does すぐさま mean?

すぐさま is a Japanese adverb meaning “straight away” or “instantly” in English. It is written as すぐさま in hiragana, and sugusama in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.

Example sentences

知らせを聞いて、すぐさま病院に向かった。

When I heard the news, I headed straight to the hospital.

彼はすぐさま返事をくれた。

He replied straight away.

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