つい

tsui

Definition of つい

adverb (fukushi)

just (now)

quite (near)

unintentionally
unconsciously
by mistake
against one's better judgement (judgment)

Examples of つい in a Sentence

彼の会社は私の会社のつい目と鼻の先にある。

His office is very close to mine.

アッシュさんはついタバコを吸わずにいられないみたいですね。

I think Mr Ashe has just got to have a cigarette.

私が彼を訪ねたのは、つい昨日のことだ。

It was only yesterday that I called on him.

２０％増量って書いているとつい手が出ない？

Don't you find yourself reaching for things with '20% extra' written on them?

つい最近のアメリカ旅行中に、私はジャックと親しくなった。

During the recent trip to America, I made friends with Jack.

「ついお宅のバラに見とれてしまってまして。本当に華やかですこと」「まあ、お上手ねえ。それはどうも」

I was just admiring your roses. They're absolutely gorgeous. "Oh, I'm flattered. Thank you."

つい最近になって初めて彼女は考えを変えた。

It was only recently that she changed her mind.

つい今し方ここへ着いたばかりだ。

I arrived here just now.

裁判官はついうっかり笑ってしまった。

The judge laughed in spite of himself.

甘い物にはつい手が出てしまう。

I can't resist sweet things.

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