急に

きゅうに

suddenly

Also:suddenly, sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.)

What does 急に mean?

急に is a Japanese noun meaning suddenly in English. It can also be translated as suddenly, sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.) depending on context. It is written as 急に in kanji, きゅうに in hiragana, and kyuuni in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

気苦労で彼は急にふけた。

Care aged him quickly.

彼は急に居直った。

He changed his attitude suddenly.