つい
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word つい
1
just (now)
Examples
私が彼を訪ねたのは、つい昨日のことだ。
It was only yesterday that I called on him.
2
quite (near)
Examples
彼の会社は私の会社のつい目と鼻の先にある。
His office is very close to mine.
3
unintentionally; subconsciously; by mistake; against one's better judgement (judgment)
Examples
アッシュさんはついタバコを吸わずにいられないみたいですね。
I think Mr Ashe has just got to have a cigarette.
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