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JLPT N3 Intermediate

偶々

「たまたま」

By chance, coincidence, or accident

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偶々 less common kanji
Adverb

"By Chance" / "Happened to"

Describes an event occurring unexpectedly or without prior intention, emphasizing the random nature of the situation.

Example

駅 で たまたま 昔 の 先生 に 会い ました 。

I happened to run into my old teacher at the station.

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偶々 (たまたま)
たまたま
By chance, coincidence, or accident
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