JLPT N3 Intermediate
つい
Unintentionally, on impulse, or just a moment ago.
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1 Adverb
"Unintentionally" / "On Impulse"
Describes an action done inadvertently or against one’s better judgment due to a lack of self-control.
Example
ダイエット 中 なのに 、 つい ケーキ を 食べ て しまっ た 。
Even though I'm on a diet, I impulsively ate the cake.
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2 Adverb
"Just Now" / "A Moment Ago"
Emphasizes the immediate recency of an event or time period.
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