翻ほん然ぜん

adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective

suddenly; all of a sudden

Literary adverb describing an abrupt change or action. Often used with ～と (to) in classical or formal writing.

• 彼かれは翻ほん然ぜんと態たい度どを変かえた。

  He suddenly changed his attitude.

adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective

fluttering; waving

Describes flags, banners, or similar objects flapping in the wind. Literary and somewhat rare.

• 旗はたが翻ほん然ぜんと風かぜにひるがえっていた。

  The flag was fluttering in the wind.