Translation of Japanese word "突然" to English
突然
とつぜん
[totsuzen]
IPA: /totsuzen/
Meaning
VerbHappening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.
How to use
突然 (totsuzen) — 'suddenly / unexpectedly / out of the blue'. 突然の訪問 — unexpected visit. 突然現れる — suddenly appear. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
suddenly / unexpectedly
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 突然
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): とつぜん
Romaji Transcription: totsuzen
Example Sentences
彼は突然病気になりました。
かれはとつぜんびょうきになりました。
He suddenly fell ill.
彼女は突然旅行を決めた。
かのじょはとつぜんりょこうをきめた。
She suddenly decided to go on a trip.
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Common phrases
- とても突然 (totemo totsuzen)— very suddenly / unexpectedly
Frequency rank: #975 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "突然" mean?▼
The Japanese word "突然" means "suddenly / unexpectedly" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "突然"?▼
The word "突然" is read as "とつぜん" (totsuzen). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼は突然病気になりました。".
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