Meaning

Primary

At Once

Alternatives

Immediately, Without Delay, Right Away, Right Now

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

Doing something both fast and early probably requires you to do it at once or immediately. Whatever it is, be sure to do it without delay.

Reading

さっそく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for this one is strange. The reading for (そく) is what you'd expect (on'yomi), but gets a reading you haven't seen before, meaning you should treat this as an exception. Just think about how you're learning this word at once and without delay so there's no time for any sass (さっ), just kanji learning.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 早速やる

    to do right away

    早速作る

    to make right away

    早速買う

    to buy right away

Context Sentences

早速、新しいアプリをダウンロードしました。

I immediately downloaded a new app.

早速のお返事、どうもありがとうございます。

Thank you very much for your prompt reply.

自立してから早速、自分の車を自分のお金で買いました。

Immediately after becoming independent, I bought my own car with my own money.

Kanji Composition