ばったり
Meanings
- with a clash, with a thud, with a bang, with a flop
- unexpectedly (meeting someone)
- suddenly (ending), abruptly (coming to a halt)
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Example sentences
I unexpectedly ran into an old friend at the station.
While walking down the street, I unexpectedly bumped into my ex-boyfriend.
Recently, contact from her came to an abrupt halt.
He, who had been carrying heavy luggage, collapsed with a thud from exhaustion.
The project that had been going on for many years suddenly came to an abrupt halt, surprising the entire team.
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