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ばったり — (to meet) by chance | JLPT N3 · Nihongo Circle

ばったり

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Meanings

1(to meet) by chance
2with a clash
3with a thud
4with a bang
5unexpectedly (meeting someone)
6suddenly (ending)
7abruptly (coming to a halt)

Example sentence

道でばったり彼女に会いましてね。

I just ran into her on the street.

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