急ぐ

Etymology 1
From. Ultimately from. Appears to be root iso ("earnest? industrious?") + verb-forming suffix -gu of uncertain meaning. Cognate with archaic adjective and modern verb, may also be related to adverb , verb.

First attested as noun form isogi ("hurrying, rushing") in the  of 759.

Verb

 * 1)  to hurry, to hasten, to rush, in order to get something done or to get somewhere


 * 1)  to prepare or expedite something

Derived terms

 * : busy

Etymology 2
From. Further derivation unknown.

First attested in a piece of dated to the late 600s, early 700s.

Homophonic verb is likely a derivation of this verb, possibly from the idea of striding, i.e. walking quickly.

Verb

 * 1)   to be in a hurry, to be hasty
 * 2)   to be impatient