WORD DETAIL
突発
とっぱつ
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
突発, readとっぱつ, denotes something arising suddenly without warning or prior planning. - Basic usage: The noun names a sudden occurrence, while
突発的なmodifies an event or request as unforeseen and unplanned.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Noun
突発and modifier突発的な突発names a sudden occurrence, while突発的なmodifies an event or request as arising outside prior plans. The key point is lack of warning or planning, not merely rapid timing.

