どうしたわけか、彼は急に黙り込んだ。
For some reason, he suddenly became silent.
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It suddenly started raining.
気温が急に下がった。
The temperature dropped suddenly.
子供が急に道に飛び出した。
A child suddenly jumped out into the road.
わずか数分で、空が急に暗くなった。
In just a few minutes, the sky suddenly turned dark.
わっ、びっくりした！急に後ろから声をかけないでよ。
Wow, you scared me! Don't suddenly call out to me from behind.
車が急に止まったので、咄嗟にブレーキを踏んだ。
The car stopped suddenly, so I instantly stepped on the brake.
急に空が曇ってきた。
Suddenly the sky became cloudy.
トンネルを抜けると、急に視界が開けた。
When we came out of the tunnel, the view suddenly opened up.
彼は厳しい質問をされて、急に黙り込んでしまった。
He was asked a tough question and suddenly fell silent.
Usage Notes
Indicates that something happens abruptly or without prior notice.
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