How to use いきなり (いきなり)
Meaning of いきなり
The Japanese verb "いきなり" (いきなり, ikina ri) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- Suddenly: Without warning or preparation; abruptly.
- Example: いきなり雨が降り出した。
- Translation: It suddenly started to rain.
- All of a sudden: Used to describe an unexpected or rapid change in situation.
- Example: いきなり電話が鳴った。
- Translation: The phone rang all of a sudden.
- Out of the blue: Something happening unexpectedly or without any prior indication.
- Example: 彼は彼女にいきなりプロポーズした。
- Translation: He proposed to her out of the blue.
- Without warning: An action or event that occurs without any prior notice.
- Example: いきなり停電になった。
- Translation: There was a blackout without warning.