たまたま

by chance

N3 #6,145

Meanings

  1. adverb, usually in kana by chance; by accident; accidentally; happen to (be, do); unexpectedly; casually
  2. usually in kana occasionally; once in a while; now and then

たまたま · タマタマ

  1. noun, children's language testicles; balls

In sentences

たまたま彼かれは外出がいしゅつしていた。 It happened that he was out. #203303

たまたま私わたしは町まちで彼かれと出会であった。 I chanced to see him in town. #203311

たまたまきのう駅えきで彼女かのじょに会あった。 It happened that I met her at the station yesterday. #203320

その店みせは昨夜ゆうべたまたま混こんでいた。 The store happened to be crowded last night. #207624

たまたま彼かれは病気びょうきだった。 It happened that he was ill. #203301

たまたま、見みつけたんだ。 I found it by chance. #10506837

たまたま彼かれは今日こんにちは非番ひばんだ。 It chances that he is off duty today. #203302

たまたま私達わたしたちは駅えきであった。 It happened that we met at the station. #203308