にわかに
Reading: にわかに
Meaning: suddenly, abruptly
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Example Sentence
空 が にわかに 暗く なる
The sky suddenly becomes dark.
Usage Notes
Describes something happening suddenly or unexpectedly. More formal than 急に.
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