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ゆくりなく Japanese meaning | Kotomora

ゆくりなく

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Meanings

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adverb

unexpectedly; suddenly

Rare literary adverb meaning 'unexpectedly' or 'without warning'. Not used in everyday speech; found in classical or formal writing.

ゆくりなくも、その知しらせが届とどいた。
Unexpectedly, the news arrived.

Similar words

不ふ意いに
不意に is a common, neutral adverb for 'suddenly' or 'unexpectedly', while ゆくりなく is a rare, literary equivalent.
突とつ然ぜん
突然 is the standard word for 'suddenly'; ゆくりなく is much rarer and more formal.

Etymology

The origin is uncertain; it is a classical Japanese adverb that has fallen out of common use.