急務

きゅうむ

Meanings

1. Noun urgent business; pressing need; imperative

Kanji

• 急 sudden. Read as キュウ.
• 務 duty. Read as ム.

Example sentences

• 生活水準の向上が急務である。
  There is an urgent need for improved living conditions.
• 社会の変革が急務である。
  There is an urgent need for social change.

Common phrases

• 急務になる

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