Word of the Day:
ikinariPronunciation:
Click here to listen to the audio file.Meaning:
suddenly; all of sudden; abruptly; without noticeJapanese characters:
いきなりExample:
Ikinari koe o kakeru node bikkuri shita yo.いきなり声をかけるのでびっくりしたよ。
Word of the Day - ikinari
By Namiko Abe, About.com
いきなり声をかけるのでびっくりしたよ。
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