応急
おうきゅう
oukyuu
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 82 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
応急 (おうきゅう (oukyuu)) means "Emergency". The reading is おうきゅう (oukyuu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Emergency
Also : First-aid · Temporary measure
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Example Sentences
地震の直後は、応急措置として避難所が設置された。
じしんのちょくごは、おうきゅうそちとしてひなんじょがせっちされた。
Immediately after the earthquake, emergency measures were implemented and evacuation shelters were established.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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