adverb, noun
immediately; at once; right away
Describes an action happening without delay, often in response to a trigger.
電話が鳴ったらすぐに出てください。
Please answer the phone immediately when it rings.
彼は帰宅するとすぐに手を洗
He washed his hands as soon as he got home.
adverb, noun
Indicates that something will happen in the near future, not necessarily instantly.
もうすぐ春ですね。
Spring will be here soon, won't it?
すぐに雨がやむでしょう。
The rain will probably stop shortly.
adverb, noun
easily; readily; without difficulty
Used when something happens with little effort or resistance; often with potential verbs or negative expressions.
この問題はすぐに解ける。
This problem can be solved easily.
彼はすぐに人の名前を忘れる。
He readily forgets people's names.
adverb, noun
right (near); nearby; just (handy)
Describes physical proximity; often used with そこ, ここ, or すぐそこ.
駅はすぐそこです。
The station is right over there.
すぐ近くにコンビニがある。
There is a convenience store nearby.
na-adjective
honest; upright; frank; straightforward
Describes a person's character as direct and without deceit; often used as すぐな (na-adjective).
彼はすぐな性格で、嘘をつかない。
He has an honest character and never lies.
すぐな人ほど信頼される。
The more straightforward a person is, the more they are trusted.
The historical derivation is uncertain; the word has been used since Old Japanese as a basic adverb of time and manner.