いきなりalso: ゆきなりいきなりCommon word›JLPTN3›Freq.FrequencyTop 5,000じ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1adverb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'abruptly; suddenly; without warningusually written using kana aloneDescribes an action or event that happens unexpectedly and without any prior indication. Often carries a nuance of surprise or lack of preparation.いきなり雨あめが降ふり出だした。Break this sentence down in the analyzerIt suddenly started raining.彼かれはいきなり部屋へやに入はいってきた。Break this sentence down in the analyzerHe came into the room without warning.See all 49 example sentences ›Usage patternsいきなり〈動どう詞し〉to suddenly do something, with no lead-up or warning彼かれはいきなり大おお声ごえで笑わらい出だした。Break this sentence down in the analyzerHe suddenly burst out laughing loudly.いきなり〈人ひと〉に〈事こと〉を聞きくto abruptly ask someone something out of the blue先せん生せいはいきなり私わたしに質しつ問もんを聞きいてきた。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe teacher suddenly asked me a question out of nowhere.
