思わず

• 読み: おもわず
• ローマ字: omowazu
• 漢字の分解: 思 (shi/omo) — think, thought
• 発音: /o.mo.wa.zɯ/

意味

Unintentionally; involuntarily; without thinking. Describes an action done spontaneously.

An adverb formed from the negative form of 思う (omou, to think), literally meaning 'without thinking.' Used before verbs to describe reflexive or impulsive reactions. Often appears with verbs like 笑う (laugh), 叫ぶ (shout), and 泣く (cry).

例文

1. おかしくて思わず笑ってしまった。
2. 大きな音に思わず体がびくっとした。
3. 懐かしい写真を見て思わず涙が出た。

使い方ガイド

場面: reactions, storytelling, emotions

トーン: spontaneous

起源と歴史

Formed from 思う (omou, to think) in its classical negative adverbial form 思わず, literally 'without thinking.' The kanji 思 combines 田 (field) and 心 (heart), evoking thoughts arising in the heart.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal