adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective
Literary adverb describing an abrupt change or action. Often used with ～と (to) in classical or formal writing.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective
Describes flags, banners, or similar objects flapping in the wind. Literary and somewhat rare.
He suddenly changed his attitude.
The flag was fluttering in the wind.
sudden enlightenment; seeing the light in a flash
feel sudden remorse; repent deeply
The kanji 翻 means 'flutter' or 'turn over', and 然 is a suffix forming adverbs/adjectives. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a classical Chinese pattern.