ふと

ふと

"ふと" means "suddenly" or "unexpectedly."

Usual meaning of 'ふと' to indicate an action occurring suddenly or spontaneously.

ふと思い出したことがある。

I suddenly remembered something.

'ふと' is used to express the sudden onset of an emotional state.

窓の外を見ると、ふと懐かしい気持ちになった。

Looking out the window, I was suddenly filled with nostalgia.

Indication of a sensation or realization happening spontaneously.

歩いていたら、ふと名前を呼ばれた気がした。

While walking, I suddenly felt as if my name was called.