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tsui
adverb

English Meaning(s) for つい

adverb
  1. just (now)
  2. quite (near)
  3. unintentionally; subconsciously; by mistake; against one's better judgement (judgment)
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Definition and Synonyms for つい

Accidentally without intention
Synonyms: たま, つい, ふと, ふいと, ふっと, たまさか, たまたま, たまたま, ついつい, ひょいと, なんとなく, ゆくりなく, 何気ない, 何気なく, 偶, 偶然, 偶発的, 図らずも, 思う, 思わず, 思いがけず
Unconsciously without awareness
Synonyms: つい, ついつい, 思う, 思わず, 我にもなく, 我知らず, 知らず知らず, 覚えず, 覚える
Accidentally in an unintentional manner
Synonyms: たま, つい, ふと, ふいと, ふっと, たまさか, たまたま, たまたま, ついつい, ひょいと, なんとなく, ゆくりなく, 何気ない, 何気なく, 偶, 偶然, 偶発的, 図らずも, 思う, 思わず, 思いがけず

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Sample Sentences for つい

I have always had a soft spot in my heart for Mary.
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I can't resist sweet things.
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The plane crash was only last week.
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His office is very close to mine.
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The judge laughed in spite of himself.
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