思わず
おもわず
omowazu
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 32 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
思わず (おもわず (omowazu)) means "Reflexively". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Reflexively
Also : unconsciously · spontaneously · unintentionally
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Example Sentences
面白くて思わず笑ってしまった。
おもしろくておもわずわらってしまった。
It was funny and I unintentionally laughed.
思わず声を上げてしまった。
おもわずこえをあげてしまった。
I unintentionally raised my voice.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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