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VocabJLPT N3

suddenly

Adverb

Also written as 不図

Definitions

1. suddenly
2. casually

This adverb means "suddenly" or "on a whim," describing something that happens unexpectedly or without prior intention. It is often used when a thought or action occurs out of nowhere.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The smell of dinner suddenly brings back memories of my childhood kitchen.

Sentence 2

Looking at the hourglass, I suddenly found myself thinking about how short life is.

Sentence 3

In that moment, it suddenly felt like time had stopped.

Sentence 4

He said, "I just randomly remembered," and launched into an old story.

Sentence 5

He honestly admitted, "I suddenly found myself doubting it."