思い立つ
Reading: おもいたつ
Meaning: to suddenly decide, to come up with an idea
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Example Sentence
突然 旅 に 思い立つ
I suddenly decided to go on a journey.
Usage Notes
Indicates suddenly deciding to do something or having an idea come to mind spontaneously.
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