No. 474 in Japanese
さっそく
"さっそく" means "at once" or "immediately."
In a sentence
さっそくですが、お話を始めたいと思います。
Without further ado, I would like to begin the talk.
Here, 'さっそく' demonstrates the meaning of getting straight to the point or proceeding without delay. It's used to signify starting an event promptly.
新しいレストランが開店したので、さっそく行ってみました。
A new restaurant opened, so I went to check it out immediately.
In this instance, 'さっそく' is used to express immediacy in action, especially when motivated by a new or exciting event.
修理が終わったとのことで、さっそく車を受け取りに行きました。
As I heard the repair was finished, I promptly went to pick up the car.
'さっそく' is used here to express a prompt action taken soon after receiving some information or completion of an event.
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