突然
とつぜん
totsuzen
nounVocabularyLevel 44 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

突然 (とつぜん (totsuzen)) means "abrupt". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

abrupt

Also : sudden · abruptly · suddenly · unexpected · unexpectedly

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 突然 (とつぜん) means 'abruptly'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of abruptly.

Example Sentences

突然、まいにちつかいます。

とつぜん、まいにちつかいます。

I use it abrupt.

突然、きょうはやすみです。

とつぜん、きょうはやすみです。

abrupt today, it's a day off.

Kanji in this word

突
Stab / Prick / Sudden
Kunつ.く
Onとつ、か
JLPT N3
然
Sort Of Thing
Kunしか、しか.り、しか.し
Onぜん、ねん
JLPT N3

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