How to say "Suddenly" in Japanese

When translating "suddenly" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 突然 and どっと. In Japanese, 突然 (とつぜん (totsuzen)) is typically associated with "suddenly, unexpectedly" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Used to describe something that happens quickly and without warning. Can be used as an adverb or with 「の」 as an adjective. On the other hand, どっと (どっと (dotto)) maps to "suddenly, all at once, in a rush, in a flood" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Describes something happening suddenly and simultaneously involving many people or things, or a sudden, overwhelming feeling. Often associated with laughter, tears, or people rushing somewhere.. A literal translation of "suddenly" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!