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What does ひょっとして (hyottoshite) mean?

ひょっとして means by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance.

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Readingひょっとして
Romajihyottoshite
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ひょっとして
hyottoshite

by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance

  1. 1expression by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance

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