“Inadvertently” in Japanese
Short answer
Inadvertently in Japanese is “うっかり” (ukkari). Full meaning: carelessly, thoughtlessly, inadvertently.
Other ways to say “Inadvertently” in Japanese
何気に
nanigeni inadvertently, for no special reason; truthfully, unexpectedly; after realizing, without knowing
何の気なしに
nannokinashini unintentionally, inadvertently, calmly, casually, nonchalantly, innocently
うツかり
ukkari carelessly, thoughtlessly, inadvertently
ウッカリ
ukkari carelessly, thoughtlessly, inadvertently
うつかり
ukkari carelessly, thoughtlessly, inadvertently
意図せず
itosezu unintentionally, involuntarily, inadvertently, unintendedly
何気なく
nanigenaku unintentionally, calmly, inadvertently, innocently
ポロっと
porotto dropping (of tears, dew, etc.); falling off, dropping off, slipping (e.g. from one's hands); inadvertently (coming to the surface), letting out (e.g. a secret)
ボロット
borotto dropping (of tears, dew, etc.); falling off, dropping off, slipping (e.g. from one's hands); inadvertently (coming to the surface), letting out (e.g. a secret)
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