Japanese

ふと

ふと
Meaning: suddenly; unexpectedly; without thinking
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

ふと窓の外を見ると、雪が降り始めていた。
Suddenly, when I looked out the window, it had started snowing.
雑踏の中で、ふと彼と目が合った。
I suddenly made eye contact with him in the crowd.
彼女はふと窓の外に目をやった。
She suddenly cast her eyes out the window.
隣の部屋の話し声がふと耳に入った。
The voices from the next room happened to reach my ears.
長年解けなかった難問の答えが、散歩中にふと閃いた。
The answer to a difficult problem I couldn't solve for years suddenly flashed into my mind during a walk.

Usage Notes

Used when something happens without a clear reason or planning. Often implies a momentary thought or action.

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