つい
Meanings
Adverb
1. just (now)
2. quite (near)
3. unintentionally; subconsciously; by mistake; against one's better judgement (judgment)
Pitch accent
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Examples (13 in total)
It's ridiculous and I can't help but laugh.
The food was so good that I ate too much.
They moved in just the other day.
It was only recently that he got well.
He came back from abroad only last month.
It was only recently that she changed her mind.
Tom poured himself another shot of bourbon.
I just received a very gracious call from Senator McCain.
I remember the event as vividly as if it were just yesterday.
Until quite recently, most of the things we needed were made by hand.
During the recent trip to America, I made friends with Jack.
I met your father just now.
Even though I just ate breakfast a moment ago, I'm already hungry.