たまたま

偶々

by chance; by accident; accidentally; happen to (be, do); unexpectedly; casually

N4Common wordAdverb
Adverb
by chanceby accidentaccidentallyhappen to (be, do)unexpectedlycasually
Adverb
occasionallyonce in a whilenow and then

Example Sentences

(かれ)はたまたまそこにいた。

He happened to be there.

彼女はたまたま入浴中(ちゅう)だった。

It happened that she was taking a bath.

(かれら)らはたまたま並んで歩いた。

They happened to walk side by side.

(かれ)はたまたま珍しい蝶を見つけた。

He happened to catch sight of a rare butterfly.

(かれ)女はたまたま(かれ)の住所を知っていた。

She happened to know his address.