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What does いきなり (ikinari) mean?

いきなり means suddenly, unexpectedly.

Quick facts
Readingいきなり
Romajiikinari
Part of speechadverb, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
いきなり
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonikinari

suddenly, unexpectedly

  1. 1adverb · no-adjective abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden

Example sentences

  • I was startled when someone suddenly called out to me from behind.

  • The sky suddenly grew dark, and it started to rain.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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