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A5 Adverb

ついついunintentionally, unconsciously, by mistake, against one's better judgement, against one's better judgment

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    1. Adverb

      1.

      unintentionally, unconsciously, by mistake, heedlessly, against one's better judgement (judgment)

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,

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      (なか)()いてついついお菓子(かし)()べてしまった。

      I was hungry, so I unintentionally ended up eating snacks.

      彼女(かのじょ)といるとついつい笑顔(えがお)になってしまう。

      When I'm with her, I unconsciously end up smiling.

        居酒屋(いざかや)(おこな)くとついつい(こえ)(おお)きくなってしまう。

        When I go to an izakaya, I unintentionally end up speaking loudly.

          タバコを()めようと(おも)いながらついつい()ってしまう。

          I plan to quit smoking, but I unconsciously end up smoking.

          ゴシップが大好(だいす)きで、ついつい(うわさ)(ひろ)めてしまいます。

          I love gossip and unintentionally end up spreading rumors.

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