Vocabulary

What does 思わず (おもわず, omowazu) mean?

思わず (おもわず, omowazu) means unintentionally, involuntarily.

Quick facts
Readingおもわず
Romajiomowazu
Part of speechadverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
おもわず
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonomowazu

unintentionally, involuntarily

  1. 1adverb unconsciously; involuntarily; instinctively

Example sentences

  • It hurt so much I cried out unintentionally.

  • I couldn't help laughing when I saw that photo.

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