N3
いきなり (ikinari)
いきなり
suddenly, all of a sudden
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Expresses something happening abruptly or without warning. Often implies a surprise or unexpectedness.
📝 Example Sentences
いきなり雨が降ってきたので、傘を持っていなくて困った。
It suddenly started raining, and I was in trouble because I didn't have an umbrella.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "いきなり"!
会議中、_______ドアが開いたので皆びっくりした。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「びっくりした」という状況から、何かが予期せず急に起きたことを表す「いきなり」が適切です。
English: From the situation of 'being surprised,' 'ikinari' (suddenly) is appropriate to express something unexpected happening abruptly.
English: From the situation of 'being surprised,' 'ikinari' (suddenly) is appropriate to express something unexpected happening abruptly.
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