VOCABULARY
不意〈な〉
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unexpected / sudden
suddenness, surprise, unexpectedness, sudden, unexpected
noun
na_adjective
Example sentences
不意の質問に言葉を失った。
I was at a loss for words at the unexpected question.
後ろから不意に肩を叩かれた。
Someone tapped me on the shoulder suddenly from behind.
彼の不意な訪問に驚いた。
I was startled by his unexpected visit.
不意を突かれて反応が遅れた。
Caught by surprise, my reaction was delayed.
Practice exercises
1
彼の訪問は不意だ。
His visit is unexpected.
Answer
不意だ不意です
2
彼から不意な連絡があった。
I got an unexpected message from him.
Answer
不意な
3
後ろから不意に声を掛けられて驚いた。
I was startled when someone unexpectedly called out to me from behind.
Answer
不意に
4
長年連絡のなかった友人からの不意な訪問に、言葉を失ってしまった。
I was speechless at the unexpected visit from a friend I hadn't heard from in years.
Answer
不意な
5
会議中に彼から不意な質問をされて、答えに困っている。
During the meeting, I am at a loss for an answer after being asked an unexpected question by him.
Answer
不意な