Meaning of 思わず in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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思わずJLPT 3
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Kana Readingおもわず
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Romajiomowazu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adverb (fukushi)
- Meaning
- unintentionally; reflexively; spontaneously; involuntarily; instinctively
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Example Sentences
思わず, おもわず used in context
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気になってならない俺は思わず、目の前の学生に聞いてしまった。
It was on my mind so much that I unthinkingly asked the pupil in front of me.
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I couldn't help smiling at her childlike frankness.
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When he saw the joke, he laughed in spite of himself.
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彼は思わず笑った。
He laughed in spite of himself.
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I couldn't help laughing at his haircut.
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I could not help laughing at his haircut.
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