Phrase lesson
How do you say "Is this urgent?" in Japanese?
Is this urgent?
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
いそぎですか
いそぎ ですか
isogi desu ka
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use いそぎですか (isogi desu ka) at work when you need to know whether something is urgent before deciding your priority.
Chunk or pattern
- This is best learned as one practical question.
- Use it when the priority is unclear.
Core words
いそぎ: urgency / something urgent.
Helper words and endings
ですか: polite question ending.
Practical note
This is a direct priority check. If you want to sound softer, you can add context after it, such as “because I have another task today.”
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