Translation and Meaning of: 突然 - totsuzen

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 突然 (totsuzen) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: totsuzen

Kana: とつぜん

Type: adverb

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突然

Translation / Meaning: abruptly; suddenly; all at once

Meaning in English: abruptly;suddenly;all at once

Definition: something that happens suddenly. To appear without prior notice.

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Explanation and Etymology - (突然) totsuzen

The Japanese word 突然 (totsuzen) is composed of the Kanji 突 (totsu) meaning "to penetrate" or "break through" and 然 (zen) meaning "thus" or "that way". Therefore, the literal meaning of 突然 is "suddenly" or "suddenly". The word is often used to describe unexpected or surprising events. The correct pronunciation is "toh-tsuu-zen".

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Synonyms and Similar - (突然) totsuzen

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急に; 不意に; いきなり

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Example Sentences - (突然) totsuzen

Below are some example sentences:

彼女の声が突然跡切れた。

Kanojo no koe ga totsuzen atogireru

Her voice suddenly disappeared.

His voice was suddenly cut off.

  • 彼女の - "from girlfriend"
  • 声が - "the voice"
  • 突然 - "suddenly"
  • 跡切れた - "stopped abruptly"

彼女は突然現われた。

Kanojo wa totsuzen arawareta

She appeared suddenly.

She suddenly appeared.

  • 彼女 (kanojo) - means "she" in Japanese
  • は (wa) - topic particle in Japanese, used to indicate the subject of the sentence
  • 突然 (totsuzen) - adverb meaning "suddenly" or "suddenly"
  • 現われた (arawata) - verb meaning "appeared" or "appeared"

彼女は突然部屋から飛び出した。

Kanojo wa totsuzen heya kara tobidashta

She ran out of the room suddenly.

Suddenly, she jumped out of the room.

  • 彼女 (kanojo) - means "she" in Japanese
  • は (wa) - topic particle in Japanese
  • 突然 (totsuzen) - adverb that means "suddenly" or "abruptly" in Japanese
  • 部屋 (heya) - It means "room" or "living room" in Japanese.
  • から (kara) - Particle that indicates origin or starting point in Japanese
  • 飛び出した (tobidashita) - verb meaning "jumped" or "ran away" in Japanese

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Other words of the same type: adverb

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然うして

Kana: そうして

Romaji: soushite

Translation / Meaning:

It is; like this

一人でに

Kana: ひとりでに

Romaji: hitorideni

Translation / Meaning:

by itself; automatically; naturally

ざっと

Kana: ざっと

Romaji: zato

Translation / Meaning:

about; in round numbers

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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