1.
sudden, abrupt, unexpected, out of the blue
Happening suddenly without warning or introduction. Often implies a breach of social expectations or conversational flow.
唐突な質問
an abrupt question
唐突ですが、ご結婚されていますか。
This is sudden, but are you married?
会議中に彼は唐突に辞職を発表した。
He abruptly announced his resignation during the meeting.
USAGE: 唐突 often implies social awkwardness or a break in expected conversational flow. The phrase 唐突ですが is commonly used to acknowledge that a question or statement comes without proper lead-in.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 唐突な質問/発言/訪問 (abrupt question/remark/visit)
- 唐突ですが... (this is sudden, but...)
- 唐突に始まる/終わる (to start/end abruptly)
RELATED WORDS:
- 突然 (sudden - more neutral, less socially loaded)
- 急 (sudden, hasty - emphasizes speed)
- 藪から棒 (out of nowhere - idiomatic)