Word details
にわか
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word にわか.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Word usually written using kana alone; Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; immediate; hasty; improvised; impromptu; offhand
Examples
にわか仕込みの知識ではその問題は解けなかった。
Hastily acquired knowledge was not enough to solve the problem.
2
Abbreviation; Common noun; Sometimes written as 仁輪加
impromptu skit
3
Abbreviation; Slang; Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun
bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
俄
sudden, abrupt, improvised
9 strokesGrade 9
On
ガ
Kun
にわか
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