This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

緩急

Reading

Kana: かんきゅう
Romaji: kankyū
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

pace; tempo; slow and fast

2

in case of emergency

Kanji

Readings: カン、 ゆる.い、 ゆる.やか、 ゆる.む、 ゆる.める
Meanings: slacken, loosen, relax, lessen, be moderate, ease
Readings: キュウ、 いそ.ぐ、 いそ.ぎ
Meanings: hurry, emergency, sudden, steep

Example Sentence

いつもお世話(せわ)になっていますから、一旦(いったん)緩急(かんきゅう)あれば、すぐさま()(さん)じます。
➥You're always there for me, so if you're ever in dire straits, just let me know and I'll come running.
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