Japanese

ふい
Meaning: sudden; unexpected; out of the blue
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

不
意

Example sentences

Caught in a sudden rain, my clothes got wet.
彼は不意の一撃を喰らって、地面に倒れ込んだ。
He took an unexpected blow and collapsed to the ground.
敵の不意を突いて奇襲を仕掛けた。
They launched a surprise attack by taking the enemy off guard.
不意の質問にすっかり面食らってしまった。
I was completely taken aback by the unexpected question.
彼は不意に刺客に襲われた。
He was suddenly attacked by an assassin.

Usage Notes

Something that happens without warning or expectation.

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