- 1. [adv, adv-to, adj-t] suddenly; all of a sudden; unexpectedly
Kanji in this word
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突
stab, protruding, thrust, pierce, prick, collision, suddenOn: トツ (totsu)、 カ (ka)Kun: つ.く (tsu.ku)
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如
likeness, like, such as, as if, better, best, equalOn: ジョ (jo)、 ニョ (nyo)Kun: ごと.し (goto.shi)
Example Sentences
トムの怒りは突如燃え上がった。
Tom's anger blazed out suddenly.