Meaning of ひょっとして in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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ひょっとして
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Romajihyottoshite
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Meaning
- by any chance; (should) it happen (that)
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Example Sentences
ひょっとして used in context
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「ひょっとして、今まで気づいてなかったのですか」「いや、まぁ・・・。想像の埒外だったもんで・・・」
Did you possibly not notice until just now? "Er, well ... it was just so beyond my imagination that ..."
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Do you happen to know his name?
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Do you happen to know his name?
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Do you happen to know his name?
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もしひょっとして家を買いたいという人のうわさを聞いたら、知らせてください。
If you happen to hear of anybody that wants to buy a house, please let me know.
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