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VocabJLPT N2

sudden

な-Adjective

Definitions

1. sudden
2. abrupt

This な-adjective and noun describes something that is sudden and dramatic in degree, such as a rapid or sharp change. It is commonly used with words like increase, decrease, or change to emphasize how extreme or abrupt the shift is.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The news reported that the yen had strengthened rapidly.

Sentence 2

Isn't that proposal too sudden? Won't it throw the team into chaos?

Sentence 3

Changing your attitude that suddenly on the spot — honestly, it just seems suspicious.

Sentence 4

Monitoring data shows a sudden drop in pressure.

Sentence 5

The crowd in front of the station swelled up out of nowhere — did something happen?