不意
ふい
fui
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 94 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
不意 (ふい (fui)) means "Sudden". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Sudden
Also : Abrupt · Unexpected · Unforeseen
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Example Sentences
不意の事故から身を守るため、常に警戒心を持つことが大切である。
ふいのじこからみをまもるため、つねにけいかいしんをもつことがたいせつである。
To protect oneself from unexpected accidents, it is important to always be vigilant.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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