いきなり
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Base adverbial form. Used to indicate something happens suddenly or without warning. Often precedes verbs like 『いきなり話す』 (ikinari hanasu, 'to speak suddenly').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are walking in the park when they witness a sudden event, sparking a conversation about unexpected occurrences.
いきなり
いきなり
all of a sudden
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Memory Hook
Imagine someone suddenly jumping out and shouting 'Eek! Nari!' — it's all of a sudden! 'Iki-nari' sounds like 'eeky-nary' for something unexpected.
Cultural Note
『いきなり』 (ikinari) is commonly used in everyday Japanese to describe sudden actions or events, such as someone appearing without warning or a change happening abruptly. It's a handy word for storytelling or expressing surprise.
Forms
Base: いきなりBase adverbial form. Used to indicate something happens suddenly or without warning. Often precedes verbs like 『いきなり話す』 (ikinari hanasu, 'to speak suddenly').