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JLPT N4 Elementary

急に

Suddenly, unexpectedly, or sharply

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急な na-adjective form, used to describe a noun as "sudden" or "steep")
1 Adverb

Suddenly" / "Out of the blue

Describes an action or state change that occurs abruptly without preparation or warning.

Example

急に 雨 が 降って きた 。

It suddenly started to rain.

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2 Adverb

Sharply" / "Steeply

Indicates a drastic or steep change in degree, angle, or direction.

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Suddenly, unexpectedly, or sharply
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