忙しかったので、ついメールの返信を無視してしまった。
I was busy, so I accidentally ignored the email reply.
Japanese
つい
つい
Meaning: accidentally; unintentionally; just (now); quite (near)
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Example sentences
Even though I'm on a diet, I accidentally ate something sweet.
魔が差して、つい悪いことをしてしまった
I was possessed by an evil impulse and ended up doing something bad.
大事なプレゼンの前なので、つい力が入ってしまう。
Since it's before an important presentation, I unintentionally get too worked up.
頭がかゆかったので、つい掻いてしまった。
I was so itchy that I accidentally scratched my head.
昨日はつい言い過ぎてしまいました。ごめんなさい。
I accidentally said too much yesterday. I'm sorry.
議論が白熱すると、つい感情的になってしまう。
When the discussion gets heated, I tend to become emotional.
彼はその問題について一切言及しなかった。
He did not make any mention of that problem at all.
彼はついうっかり秘密をもらしてしまった。
He accidentally let the secret slip.
お忙しいところ、つい長居をしてしまいました。
I'm sorry for staying so long despite you being busy.
Usage Notes
Used when you do something without meaning to, or to emphasize that a time or distance is very short.
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