N2
とつじょ (totsujo)
突如
suddenly, all of a sudden
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A formal and strong way to express suddenness. Often used for unexpected, dramatic events or actions. Similar to 突然 (totsuzen) but with a slightly more emphatic or literary feel.
📝 Example Sentences
会議中に、彼は突如として立ち上がり、意見を述べた。
During the meeting, he suddenly stood up and expressed his opinion.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "突如"!
_______として、目の前に大きな犬が現れた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「突如」は、予測できない急な出来事を表すのに使われます。
English: 「突如」 (totsujo) is used to describe a sudden, unpredictable event.
English: 「突如」 (totsujo) is used to describe a sudden, unpredictable event.
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