Translation of Japanese word "急に" to English
急に
きゅうに
[kyuuni]
IPA: /kyɯɴi/
Meaning
VerbHappening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.
How to use
急に (kyuu ni) — 'suddenly / rapidly / abruptly'. 急に雨が降った — it suddenly rained. 急に止まる — stop abruptly.
🇬🇧 English
suddenly / quickly
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 急に
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きゅうに
Romaji Transcription: kyuuni
Example Sentences
急に来ます
きゅうにきます
I will come suddenly.
急に食べます
きゅうにたべます
I will eat suddenly.
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What does the Japanese word "急に" mean?▼
The Japanese word "急に" means "suddenly / quickly" in English.
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The word "急に" is read as "きゅうに" (kyuuni). 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: "Expresses time or place.".
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