Meaning

Primary

Suddenly

Alternatives

Immediately, Abruptly

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

Something that happens in a sudden way happens suddenly, immediately, or abruptly.

Reading

きゅうに
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as what you learned with the kanji. Suddenly you can read a new word!

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 急に来る

    to come suddenly

    急に泣く

    to cry suddenly

    急に帰る

    to return suddenly

Context Sentences

急に空からマッチ箱が一箱ふってきたんです。

A matchbox abruptly dropped from the sky.

えっ、クリステン!急にそんなことを言われても、困るよ...。

Oh, Kristen! Even if you tell me something like that immediately, I'm at a loss...

ファミリー・ガイは、急に馬鹿げた回想シーンを使うことで良く知られている。

Family Guy is famous for its random and stupid flashbacks.

Kanji Composition