1.
promptly; quickly; without delay
Indicates that an action should be carried out swiftly and without unnecessary delay. A formal, written-register word commonly found in official notices, instructions, and business communication.
Usage
速やかに is the adverbial form of the na-adjective 速やか. It is a formal word primarily used in written instructions, official announcements, and business contexts. In everyday speech, すぐに or 早く are more natural.
Common collocations
- 速やかに対応する (respond promptly)
- 速やかに報告する (report without delay)
- 速やかに行動する (act quickly)
- 速やかに退去する (evacuate promptly)
Similar words
すぐに is the everyday word for 'immediately.' 直ちに is another formal alternative meaning 'at once' and is even more urgent in tone. 速やかに falls between the two in urgency and is the standard choice in formal written instructions.