思わず
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Adverb derived from the verb 『思う』 (omou, 'to think'). Formed by taking the negative stem 『思わ』 (omowa) and adding 『ず』 (zu, negative suffix), meaning 'without thinking' or 'involuntarily'. Used to modify verbs to indicate an action done spontaneously.
Theme
At a comedy show, User and their friend Ken watch a hilarious performance, sharing their spontaneous reactions.
思わず
おもわず
unintentional, spontaneous
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine you're so surprised you 'spontaneously' blurt out 'Oh, wow!' without thinking. 'Oh, wow!' sounds like '思わず' (omowazu, 'unintentional, spontaneous') — it happens without a thought!
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『思わず』 (omowazu) is often used in everyday conversation to describe reactions like laughing, crying, or speaking without planning. It's common in stories and media to add drama or humor to spontaneous actions.
Forms
Base: 思わずAdverb derived from the verb 『思う』 (omou, 'to think'). Formed by taking the negative stem 『思わ』 (omowa) and adding 『ず』 (zu, negative suffix), meaning 'without thinking' or 'involuntarily'. Used to modify verbs to indicate an action done spontaneously.