Lingakuたまたま
Frequency rank: 3,363. – 3,364.
- occasionally; once in a while; seldomword usually written using kana alonesee also 偶に【たまに】
- casually; unexpectedly; accidentally; by chanceword usually written using kana alone
adverb (fukushi)
Forms
- たまたまFrequency rank: 3,363. – 3,364.
- 偶々【たまたま】Frequency rank: 20,793. – 20,901.
- 偶偶【たまたま】
- 偶【たまたま】
- 適【たまたま】Frequency rank: 37,772. – 38,256.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- occasionally; once in a while; seldom
- casually; unexpectedly; accidentally; by chance
This meaning refers to something that happens infrequently or not regularly, often implying a sense of irregularity.
This meaning emphasizes the occurrence of events in a spontaneous or unforeseen manner, often without prior planning or intention.
Generated collocations (experimental)
たまたまのであい出会いchance encounterたまたまみつける見つけるto find by chanceたまたまくる来るto come unexpectedlyたまたまそういうことがあるsuch things happen occasionallyたまたまいあわせる居合わせるto be present by chanceたまたまのちゃんすチャンスunexpected opportunityたまたましじょう市場にいく行くto go to the market occasionallyたまたまともだち友達にあった会ったmet a friend by chanceたまたまのできごと出来事unexpected eventたまたまのりょこう旅行chance trip
Example sentences
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Let's suppose you happen to strike it rich at the races.
Just because a mother happens to be beautiful it does not necessarily follow that her daughter will grow up to be the same.
It happened that she and I liked the same kind of music.
He flew to Chicago, where he happened to see a friend.
He was so rich that he could buy any painting he took a fancy to.
His birthday just happens to be the same as mine.
He succeeded, not because he made efforts, but because he happened to be lucky.
Walking along the street, I happened to meet my old friend.