何気に | Japanese meaning

何気に【なにげに】

Frequency rank: 13,485. – 13,520.

adverb (fukushi)

inadvertently; for no special reasoncolloquialism
truthfully; unexpectedly
after realizing; without knowing

Forms

何気に【なにげに】Frequency rank: 13,485. – 13,520.
なにげにFrequency rank: 29,806. – 30,020.

Generated definitions (experimental)

inadvertently; for no special reason

This meaning conveys an action done casually or without deliberate intent, often reflecting a lack of premeditation.

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I casually talked with my friend and discovered something interesting.

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I inadvertently gave her a present.

truthfully; unexpectedly

This meaning indicates a surprising or honest revelation, allowing for moments of sincerity that catch one off guard.

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He unexpectedly spoke the truth.

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The movie was unexpectedly touching.

after realizing; without knowing

This usage reflects a situation where an action occurs following an unawareness or realization of something significant.

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I realized her feelings without knowing it.

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I found myself envying his success without realizing it.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to say something inadvertentlyto think something for no special reasonto look at something without realizingto wave one's hand unexpectedlyto help someone without realizing itto visit unexpectedlycasual conversationto feel something truthfullyto be unexpectedly curious about somethingordinary days without special events