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JLPT N3 Intermediate

突然

Abrupt, unexpected, or out of the blue.

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Adverb, Na-adjective

"Suddenly" / "Out of the blue"

Indicates that an event occurs immediately without any prior warning or anticipation.

Example

突然 、 空 が 暗く なっ て 雨 が 降って きた 。

Suddenly, the sky grew dark and it started to rain.

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突然
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Abrupt, unexpected, or out of the blue.
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