突然

とつぜん
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

Happening abruptly or unexpectedly; sudden and unforeseen (also used adverbially).

Noun Taking 'の'Na-AdjectiveAdverb

Examples

突然の雨でピクニックは中止になった。

The picnic was canceled due to a sudden rain shower.

彼は会議の途中で突然辞表を出した。

He suddenly submitted his resignation during the meeting.

話が突然変わって驚いた。

I was surprised when the topic suddenly changed.