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GrammarJLPT N1

just when i thought

Expression

Definitions

1. just when i thought

This grammatical expression is used to describe a situation where something unexpected happens immediately after or contrary to what was just observed or expected. It conveys surprise at a sudden change, roughly equivalent to "just when I thought..." in English, as in 晴れたかと思ったら、また雨が降ってきた (Just when I thought it had cleared up, it started raining again).

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Just when I spotted some stars, clouds swept right back in.

Sentence 2

Just when I thought it was finally quiet today, the neighbors started construction!

Sentence 3

Just when I think I've forgiven them, the anger comes rushing back.

Sentence 4

Just when I think I can stop here, my heart races ahead.

Sentence 5

Just when the rain stopped, the rainbow vanished.