1.
immediately; right away; on the spot
Describes doing something without any delay or hesitation, responding or acting the moment a situation arises.
即座に答えた。
I answered immediately.
彼は即座に判断を下した。
He made a decision right away.
問題が発生したが、担当者が即座に対応してくれた。
A problem occurred, but the person in charge dealt with it right away.
USAGE:
即座に emphasizes responding or acting without any delay or hesitation. It often appears in contexts where a quick response is notable or praiseworthy.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 即座に答える (to answer immediately)
- 即座に対応する (to respond right away)
- 即座に判断する (to judge on the spot)
SIMILAR WORDS:
すぐに is more casual and versatile. 即座に is more formal and emphasizes the instantaneousness of the response. 直ちに is also formal and often used in official announcements or instructions.