にわか
niwaka
JLPT N2adjectiveVocabularyLevel 51 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

俄 (にわか (niwaka)) means "Sudden". The reading is にわか (niwaka). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Sudden

Also : Hasty · Abrupt · Impromptu · Immediate · Unexpected

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Example Sentences

俄、じかんがありません。

にわか、じかんがありません。

However, I don't have time.

俄、まいにちべんきょうします。

にわか、まいにちべんきょうします。

Therefore, I study every day.

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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