たまたま

偶 々

Common word

  1. adverb (fukushi)

    by chance, by accident, accidentally, happen to (be, do), unexpectedly, casually
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 通りを歩いていたとき、私はたまたま旧友に出会った。
      Walking along the street, I happened to meet my old friend.

  2. adverb (fukushi)

    occasionally, once in a while, now and then
    word usually written using kana alone