Vocab Info

N3 Adverb

偶々(たまたま)casually, unexpectedly, accidentally, by chance

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      by chance, by accident, accidentally, happen to (be, do), unexpectedly, casually

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Adverb

      2.

      occasionally, once in a while, now and then

      Usually written using kana alone,

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    All Forms

    偶々 【たまたま】偶偶 【たまたま】偶 【たまたま】適 【たまたま】

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    Examples

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      小学生(しょうがくせい)(ころ)のクラスメイトと(みち)偶々(たまたま)()う。

      To meet a classmate from elementary school by chance on the street.

      • N3

      日本(にほん)地震(じしん)があった(とき)偶々(たまたま)海外(かいがい)仕事(しごと)をしていました。

      I happened to be working overseas when the earthquake hit Japan.

      • N3

      旅行(りょこう)(ちゅう)偶々(たまたま)一目(ひとめ)()れして()ったバッグは(いま)でも一番(いちばん)のお()()りだ。

      The bag I happened to fall in love with at first sight during my trip and bought is still my favorite.

      • N3

      偶々(たまたま)友人(ゆうじん)(すす)められて(はじ)めたオンラインゲームで、世界(せかい)(いち)()になりました。

      I started playing an online game that was recommended to me by a friend by chance, and I became number one in the world.

      • N3

      親友(しんゆう)(ぼく)から()うと、(きみ)彼女(かのじょ)(こい)()ちたのは(けっ)して偶々(たまたま)では()いと(おも)うよ。

      As a good friend, I can tell you that I think your falling in love with her was not by chance.

      • N2
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