不意(ふい)

ふい
noun / no-adjective
unexpected, sudden, off guard
1. unexpected, sudden, catching off guard
Something that happens without warning or preparation. Often used in the pattern 不意(ふい)を突(つ)く (to catch off guard) or 不意(ふい)に (suddenly, unexpectedly).
不意(ふい)に声(こえ)をかけられた。
Someone suddenly called out to me.
不意(ふい)の来客(らいきゃく)に驚(おどろ)いた。
I was surprised by an unexpected visitor.
不意(ふい)を突(つ)かれて、何(なに)も言(い)い返(かえ)せなかった。
I was caught off guard and couldn't say anything back.

PATTERNS:

  • 不意(ふい)に: suddenly, unexpectedly (adverbial use)
  • 不意(ふい)を突(つ)く: to catch off guard, to take by surprise
  • 不意(ふい)の〜: unexpected ~ (adjectival use with の)

WORD FORMATION:
不(ふ) (not) + 意(い) (intention, expectation)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 不意(ふい)の訪問(ほうもん): unexpected visit
  • 不意(ふい)を突(つ)かれる: to be caught off guard
  • 不意(ふい)に涙(なみだ)が出(で)る: tears come unexpectedly
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Added 2026.2.16 10:06
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