即 座(そくざ)

そくざ

noun

immediately, on the spot, instantly

formaltime-general

1. immediately, on the spot, instantly

Without any delay or hesitation; right away. Most commonly used in the adverbial form 即座(そくざ)に.

即座(そくざ)に返事(へんじ)をした。

I replied immediately.

彼(かれ)は質問(しつもん)に即座(そくざ)に答(こた)えた。

He answered the question on the spot.

問題(もんだい)が発覚(はっかく)し、即座(そくざ)に対策(たいさく)が取(と)られた。

The problem was discovered, and countermeasures were immediately taken.

Almost always used in the adverbial form 即座(そくざ)に. Conveys a sense of decisiveness and lack of hesitation. More formal than すぐに.

Common collocations

即座(そくざ)に対応(たいおう)する — to respond immediately
即座(そくざ)に判断(はんだん)する — to judge instantly
即座(そくざ)に答(こた)える — to answer on the spot
即座(そくざ)に行動(こうどう)する — to act immediately

Similar words

すぐに — right away (everyday)
直(ただ)ちに — immediately (formal, often for orders/instructions)
瞬時(しゅんじ)に — in an instant (emphasizes speed)

Related Words

Compare: 直(ただ)ちに (immediately)

Compare: 瞬時(しゅんじ)に (in an instant)

Compare: 早速(さっそく) (at once, immediately, right away)

general

Added 2026.2.18 22:41 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

11500/11861_sokuza