早 速(さっそく)

さっそく

adverb

at once, immediately, right away

formaldescriptive

1. at once, immediately, right away, promptly

Indicates that an action is taken without delay, often in response to something.

早速(さっそく)始(はじ)めましょう。

Let's get started right away.

メールを受(う)け取(と)って早速(さっそく)返事(へんじ)した。

I received the email and replied immediately.

新(あたら)しいレシピを早速(さっそく)試(ため)してみた。

I tried out the new recipe right away.

早速(さっそく) conveys acting promptly, often in eager response to new information or an opportunity. It carries a positive nuance of enthusiasm, not just speed.

Position in sentence

Typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or directly before the verb.

Common patterns

早速(さっそく)ですが…: Getting right to the point... (polite transition in business)
早速(さっそく)試(ため)す: to try right away
早速(さっそく)使(つか)ってみる: to try using it right away

Similar words

すぐに: immediately (neutral, no eagerness nuance)
直(ただ)ちに: immediately (formal, urgent)
即座(そくざ)に: instantly (no delay at all)

Usage

早速(さっそく) implies willing, eager action. It would sound odd for reluctant or forced immediate action.

Related Words

Compare: すぐに (immediately)

Compare: 直(ただ)ちに (immediately)

Compare: 即座(そくざ) (instantly)

Synonym: すぐ (immediately, soon)

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Added 2026.1.13 23:00 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02

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