How to say "Suddenly" in Japanese

If you are wondering what's the Japanese word for "Suddenly" you've come to the right place!

the Japanese word for "Suddenly" is "Futo", written in japanese as "ふと".

Here's a more detailed explanation:

The Japanese adverb 'ふと' (futo) is used to describe something that happens suddenly, unexpectedly, or without prior thought. It often conveys a sense of spontaneity or a fleeting moment. This word is commonly used in contexts where a thought, memory, or action occurs abruptly. For example: I suddenly remembered「ふと思い出した」(ふとおもいだした). He suddenly turned around「ふと振り返った」(ふとふりかえった). The nuance of 'ふと' often implies that the action or thought was not premeditated but rather occurred in a moment of chance or instinct.

Now, let's make sure you understand this word the other way around too.

What does "Futo" mean in japanese?

"Futo" means "Suddenly" .

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How to write "Suddenly" in Japanese

To make really sure you learn this word, I've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this word and of the characters that comprise it.

But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.

Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.

This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:

The hiragana "ふ" is read as "fu". And The hiragana "と" is read as "to".