つい

Part of Speech

Adverb

Meaning

unintentionally; unconsciously; can't help doing

Example Sentences

  • テレビを見(み)ていると、ついお菓子(かし)を食(た)べてしまう。
    I can't help eating sweets while watching TV.
  • 疲(つか)れていたので、つい授業中(じゅぎょうちゅう)に寝(ね)てしまった。
    I was so tired that I fell asleep unintentionally in class.

Tags

JLPT N3