VocabJLPT N4
sudden
な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. sudden
  2. 2. abrupt
  3. 3. urgent
  4. 4. steep
A な-adjective and noun meaning sudden or abrupt, used to describe something that happens unexpectedly or without preparation. It is often seen in expressions like a sudden change of plans or an abrupt question.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The town suddenly fell quiet.

Sentence 2

Why do you suddenly go quiet like that?

Sentence 3

We suddenly had a lot more customers.

Sentence 4

That idea just came to me out of nowhere.

Sentence 5

You can't just stop abruptly here.