即そく
Meanings
Adverb
Prefix
1. instantly; immediately; at once
When an idea comes to mind, act immediately.
Conjunction
2. equals; means; is
usu. in negative sentence
Failing doesn't automatically mean you've lost.
Noun
Buddhist
3. oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
Kanji used
instant
Pitch accent
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Used in vocabulary (39 in total)
instant death
accession to the throne; enthronement
impromptu; improvised; extempore; instant (e.g. ramen)
Examples (7 in total)
When an idea comes to mind, act immediately.
Being rich doesn't necessarily mean being happy.
You can't say that expensive things are automatically good.
Normally, I would believe it immediately, though.
Failing doesn't automatically mean you've lost.
Listen, if you publish it, I'll sue you immediately, so be prepared.
If a problem had come up before the event, it could easily have been called off immediately.