即 時(そくじ)

そくじ

noun, adverb

immediate; instant; on the spot

formaltime-general

1. immediate; instant; on the spot

Indicates that something happens right away without any delay, often used in formal, legal, or official contexts.

即時(そくじ)対応(たいおう)する。

To respond immediately.

問題(もんだい)が発覚(はっかく)し、即時(そくじ)停止(ていし)となった。

The problem was discovered and it was stopped immediately.

政府(せいふ)は即時(そくじ)撤回(てっかい)を求(もと)める声明(せいめい)を出(だ)した。

The government issued a statement demanding immediate withdrawal.

A formal word meaning "immediately" or "at once," often used in news, legal, and official contexts. It functions both as a noun modifier (before another noun) and as an adverb (often with に).

Common collocations

即時(そくじ)停止(ていし): immediate halt
即時(そくじ)対応(たいおう): immediate response
即時(そくじ)撤回(てっかい): immediate withdrawal
即時(そくじ)発効(はっこう): immediate effect
即時(そくじ)解除(かいじょ): immediate cancellation/lifting

Similar words

直(ただ)ちに: immediately — more common in general writing and speech
すぐに: right away — most common in everyday conversation
即座(そくざ)に: instantly — similar formality, emphasizes a quick personal reaction

Related Words

Compare: 直(ただ)ちに (immediately)

Compare: すぐに (right away)

Compare: 即座(そくざ)に (instantly)

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