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    3. つい

    つい

    つい

    just (now)

    KMT1CoreAdverbDaily LifeKana Vocab3 strokes

    つい

    Adverb

    1.
    just (now)
    2.
    quite (near)
    3.
    unintentionally, subconsciously, by mistake, against one's better judgement (judgment)

    Stroke 0 / 3

    Speed1.0x

    ついうっかりしてしまった。

    I just made a careless mistake.

    KMT1Daily LifeEmotions & Psychology
    つい食たべ過すぎてしまった。

    I unintentionally ate too much.

    KMT2Food & DiningDaily Life
    忙いそがしくて、つい返へん事じを忘わすれてしまった。

    I was busy and unintentionally forgot to reply.

    KMT2Daily LifeWork & Career
    駅えきはここからついそこです。

    The station is just over there from here.

    KMT2Daily LifeTravel & Transportation
    彼かれはつい本ほん音ねを漏もらしてしまった。

    He unintentionally let slip his true feelings.

    KMT3Daily LifeEmotions & Psychology

    Kana that make up this word

    つ
    tsu
    い
    i
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