Vocabulary

What does 俄 (にわか, niwaka) mean?

俄 (にわか, niwaka) means sudden; temporary, improvised.

Quick facts
Readingにわか
Romajiniwaka
Part of speechna-adjective, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
にわか
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonniwaka

sudden; temporary, improvised

  1. 1na-adjective · no-adjective sudden; abrupt; unexpected
  2. 2prefix · na-adjective improvised; hasty; impromptu
  3. 3noun impromptu skit
  4. 4noun bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan

Example sentences

  • I can't readily believe what he says.

  • I got caught in a sudden shower and my clothes got wet.

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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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