つい
Meanings
Adverb
1. just (now)
The program was completed just a moment ago.
2. quite (near)
My house is just over there.
3. unintentionally; subconsciously; by mistake; against one's better judgement (judgment)
I end up forgetting the time without meaning to.
Pitch accent
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Examples (27 in total)
I end up forgetting the time without meaning to.
The station is just over there.
I couldn't help but be captivated.
My house is just over there.
Before I knew it, I had fallen fast asleep right there.
It's ridiculous and I can't help but laugh.
The food was so good that I ate too much.
I met your father just now.
Once I've had a drink, my true self tends to come out.
They moved in just the other day.
When I open a book, I find myself getting absorbed in it.
He came back from abroad only last month.
I slipped into my usual manner and ended up voicing my dissatisfaction.
He pulled something outrageous just the other day, too.
I just happened to see you, so I couldn't help myself.
I'd used the same shampoo for years, but I gave in and strayed to a new product.
Tom poured himself another shot of bourbon.
It was only yesterday that the two of them entered this capital.
The restoration work has just recently finished.
Just the other day, I realized the importance of making choices.
Even though I know there is no one listening, my voice unintentionally becomes lower.
I just can't help lowering my voice when I'm in front of someone who is sleeping.
Just a few hours ago, I hadn't even dared to hope for such a miracle.
I just received a very gracious call from Senator McCain.
I remember the event as vividly as if it were just yesterday.
I feel like something similar happened just recently, or rather, today in fact.
During the recent trip to America, I made friends with Jack.