突然
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Base adverb form. Used to describe actions or events that happen without warning. Often modifies verbs or entire sentences. Example: 『突然雨が降りました』 (totsuzen ame ga furimashita, 'It rained suddenly').
Theme
User and their coworker Satoshi are chatting during a coffee break when Satoshi brings up a surprising event.
突然
とつぜん
abruptly, suddenly, unexpectedly
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Think of a 'totsu' (sounds like 'totsu' in 'totsuzen') as a sudden 'toss' — something thrown abruptly. 'Toss suddenly' → 『突然』 (totsuzen, 'suddenly').
Cultural Note
『突然』 (totsuzen) is commonly used in Japanese media, such as anime and dramas, to describe unexpected events or plot twists. It adds dramatic effect to storytelling.
Forms
Base: 突然Base adverb form. Used to describe actions or events that happen without warning. Often modifies verbs or entire sentences. Example: 『突然雨が降りました』 (totsuzen ame ga furimashita, 'It rained suddenly').