VocabJLPT N3
involuntarily
Adverb

Definitions

  1. 1. unconsciously
  2. 2. involuntarily
An adverb meaning "without thinking" or "involuntarily." It describes actions or reactions that happen automatically, before you have a chance to think, such as laughing or crying unexpectedly.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I can't believe it's done already!" I couldn't help but shout!

Sentence 2

"That's going to be done that easily?" I couldn't help but doubt.

Sentence 3

"Isn't that a bit hasty?" I found myself saying.

Sentence 4

"Is that proposal actually realistic?" I couldn't help but ask.

Sentence 5

I got so lost watching the snow outside the window that I lost track of time.