早速
さっそく
sasoku
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 61 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

早速 (さっそく (sasoku)) means "At once". It is read さっそく (sasoku). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

At once

Also : Immediately · Without delay · Promptly

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Example Sentences

会議が始まったので早速メモを取り始めた。

かいぎがはじまったのでさっそくめもをとりはじめた。

As soon as the meeting started, I began taking notes immediately.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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