急に
きゅうに
JLPT N5 · vocab_adverbMeaning
suddenly, all of a sudden; suddenly, all at once
Examples
急に雨が降ってきました。
It suddenly started raining.
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📖 How to Use
「急に」is a verb meaning "suddenly, all of a sudden; suddenly, all at once." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「急に」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「急に」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「急に」mean in Japanese?+
「急に」means "suddenly, all of a sudden; suddenly, all at once". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adverb" category.
How do you read 「急に」?+
「急に」is read as「きゅうに」.
Is 「急に」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「急に」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「急に」?+
急に雨が降ってきました。 — It suddenly started raining.
Practice 「急に」 with spaced repetition