expression
somewhat sudden
An expression used to describe something that happens with a degree of suddenness, often implying it is not entirely unexpected or is less abrupt than 突然 alone. It can carry a nuance of 'a bit sudden' or 'rather sudden'.
彼の退職は突然目だったが、前から噂はあった。
His retirement was somewhat sudden, but there had been rumors for a while.
突然目の雨で、傘を持っていなかった。
It was a somewhat sudden rain, and I didn't have an umbrella.