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いきなり (ikinari)

(uk) abruptly,suddenly,all of a sudden,without warning

  • JLPT N2
  • adverb
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  • #2252 most frequent

Meaning

いきなり (ikinari) is a JLPT N2 adverb meaning “(uk) abruptly,suddenly,all of a sudden,without warning”.

Example sentences 11

後うしろからいきなり肩かたをたたかれた。

Someone tapped on my shoulder suddenly from behind.

いきなり解雇かいこを言い渡いいわたされた。

I was discharged without notice.

挨拶あいさつ抜ぬきでいきなり用件ようけんを切り出きりだす。

Skip the pleasantries and get down to business.

そのタクシーはいきなり左ひだりに曲がった。

The taxi abruptly turned left.

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