Japanese

とつぜん
Meaning: suddenly; unexpected; abrupt
Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

突
然

Example sentences

Suddenly, it started raining.
彼の突然の訪問に家族全員が驚いた。
The whole family was surprised by his sudden visit.
村は突然熊に襲われた。
The village was suddenly attacked by a bear.
突然のトラブルにも落ち着いて対応した。
He responded calmly even to the sudden trouble.
突然雨が降り出し、そのとき初めて傘を持っていないことに気づいた。
Suddenly it started raining, and at that moment I realized for the first time that I didn't have an umbrella.
突然の知らせに、驚きを隠せなかった。
I couldn't hide my surprise at the sudden news.
突然の雷にびっくりした。
I was startled by the sudden thunder.
彼が突然会社を辞めると言い出した。
He suddenly said he was quitting the company.
突然の知らせに、彼は大きなショックを受けた。
He was greatly shocked by the sudden news.
突然大きな音がしてびっくりした。
I was surprised by a sudden loud noise.

Usage Notes

Used when something happens without warning. Can be used as an adverb or a na-adjective.

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