いつになく
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Meanings
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unusually; uncharacteristically
usually written using kana alone
Describes a situation or behavior that is different from the usual state. Often used when someone acts out of character or something feels different from normal.
Today I woke up unusually early.
He was uncharacteristically quiet.
Usage patterns
- いつになく〈形容詞〉unusually [adjective]
She's in an unusually good mood.
- いつになく〈動詞〉to do something uncharacteristically
My father came home unusually early.