急激
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Base na-adjective form. Describes something that happens quickly and intensely, often with a dramatic impact. Used attributively with 『な』 (na), e.g., 『急激な変化』 (kyūgeki na henka, 'sudden change').
Theme
In a business meeting, User and their colleague Mr. Tanaka discuss market trends and the impact of sudden changes on their project.
急激
きゅうげき
sudden, precipitous, radical
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of a 'kyu' (急 kyū, 'sudden') and 'geki' (激 geki, 'intense') combo — like a sudden, intense storm. 'Kyu-geki' → 急激 (kyūgeki, 'sudden, precipitous').
Cultural Note
『急激』 (kyūgeki, 'sudden, precipitous') is often used in news or reports to describe rapid changes, such as economic shifts or weather events, reflecting Japan's focus on precision in describing dynamics.
Forms
Base: 急激Base na-adjective form. Describes something that happens quickly and intensely, often with a dramatic impact. Used attributively with 『な』 (na), e.g., 『急激な変化』 (kyūgeki na henka, 'sudden change').
Negative: 急激ではないAdd 『ではない』 (de wa nai, 'is not') after the base form → 『急激ではない』 (kyūgeki de wa nai).
Past: 急激だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past copula) after the base form → 『急激だった』 (kyūgeki datta).
Adverbial: 急激にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial marker) after the base form → 『急激に』 (kyūgeki ni).
Comparative: より急激Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番急激Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective.