Explanation
Immediately or right away; used to express promptness or quickness.
Formation
すぐに + Verb/Adjective
Detailed explanation
The すぐに～ grammar point is used to express an action happening immediately or right away. It often indicates promptness or quickness and can be used with both verbs and adjectives.
Examples
友達が来たら、すぐに電話をかけてください。
Tomodachi ga kitara, sugu ni denwa wo kakete kudasai.
When my friend arrives, please call me right away.
そのニュースを聞いたら、すぐに会社に行きました。
Sono nyuusu wo kiitara, sugu ni kaisha ni ikimashita.
Upon hearing that news, I went to the company immediately.
彼女はすぐに泣き出した。
Kanojo wa sugu ni nakidashita.
She started crying right away.
教室に入ると、先生はすぐに授業を始めた。
Kyoushitsu ni hairu to, sensei wa sugu ni jugyou wo hajimeta.
As soon as I entered the classroom, the teacher started the lesson immediately.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.