Meaning of 不意 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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不意JLPT 1
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Kana Readingふい
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Romajifui
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`
- Meaning
- sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
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Example Sentences
不意, ふい used in context
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Taken by surprise, I was at a loss for what to answer.
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A contagious disease descended on the town.
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出ようとしていたら不意にメアリーが姿を現した。
I was about to leave when Mary appeared out of the blue.
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We had unexpected visitors.
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The fort was attacked by surprise.
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The door suddenly opening, she sprang to her feet.
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