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たまたま

Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling

by chance; by accident; accidentally; happen to (be, do)

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Meaning

  1. adv
    by chance; by accident; accidentally; happen to (be, do); unexpectedly; casually
  2. adv
    occasionally; once in a while; now and then