きゅうむ 急務 Common word LinksSentence search for 急務Sentence search for きゅうむKanji details for 急 and 務Edit in JMdict Noun1. urgent business; pressing need; imperative Jreibun 地震にそな備えて、公共施設等の耐震化の推進が急務である。There is an urgent need to facilitate earthquake-resistant designs for public and other facilities in preparation for earthquakes. Discussions Log in to talk about this word.