N4
とつぜん (totsuzen)
突然
suddenly, unexpectedly
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used to describe something that happens quickly and without warning. Can be used as an adverb or with 「の」 as an adjective (e.g., 突然の雨).
📝 Example Sentences
突然、雨が降り始めた。
Suddenly, it started to rain.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "突然"!
道を歩いていると、_______犬が飛び出してきた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「犬が飛び出してきた」という予期せぬ出来事を表すので「突然」が適切です。
English: 'Suddenly' (突然) is appropriate to describe an unexpected event like a dog jumping out.
English: 'Suddenly' (突然) is appropriate to describe an unexpected event like a dog jumping out.
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