偶々(たまたま)

たまたま
adverb
by chance, unexpectedly
1. by chance, accidentally, unexpectedly
Something happening without intention or planning; coincidentally.
駅(えき)で偶々(たまたま)友達(ともだち)に会(あ)った。
I happened to meet a friend at the station.
偶々(たまたま)通(とお)りかかった店(みせ)で買(か)い物(もの)をした。
I shopped at a store I happened to pass by.
偶々(たまたま)見(み)たテレビ番組(ばんぐみ)が面白(おもしろ)かった。
A TV program I happened to watch was interesting.

WRITING:

  • Usually written in hiragana as たまたま
  • Kanji 偶々(たまたま) is less common but may appear in formal writing

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • たまたま: By chance (neutral, common)
  • 偶然(ぐうぜん): Coincidentally (slightly more formal)
  • 思(おも)いがけず: Unexpectedly (emphasizes surprise)

NUANCE: たまたま is very common in everyday conversation to describe coincidental or unplanned occurrences.

Related Words

Synonym: 偶然(ぐうぜん) (by chance)
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Added 2026.1.12 23:28 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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