突然
Reading: とつぜん
Meaning: suddenly, all of a sudden
Listen to pronunciation
Example Sentence
彼 は 突然 立ち上がって 出て いった
He suddenly stood up and left.
Usage Notes
Describes something happening suddenly or unexpectedly. Can be used as both an adverb and a な-adjective.
Master this word on Sottaku!
Join thousands of learners mastering Japanese with our interactive flashcard system.
Start Learning Now