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“Unintentionally” in Japanese

Short answer
ついつい tsuitsui ついつい

Unintentionally in Japanese is “ついつい” (tsuitsui). Full meaning: unintentionally, unconsciously, by mistake, heedlessly, against one's better judgement (judgment).

Other ways to say “Unintentionally” in Japanese

ひょっと hyotto possibly, perhaps, perchance; unintentionally, accidentally 何気なく nanigenaku unintentionally, calmly, inadvertently, innocently 意図せず itosezu unintentionally, involuntarily, inadvertently, unintendedly ツイツイ tsuitsui unintentionally, unconsciously, by mistake, heedlessly, against one's better judgement (judgment) 何の気なしに nannokinashini unintentionally, inadvertently, calmly, casually, nonchalantly, innocently クスッと kusutto slipping out (a chuckle, giggle), unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh) 思わず omowazu unconsciously, involuntarily, instinctively, reflexively, spontaneously, unintentionally, in spite of oneself 遂々 tsuitsui unintentionally, unconsciously, by mistake, heedlessly, against one's better judgement (judgment) ヒョッと hyotto possibly, perhaps, perchance; unintentionally, accidentally ひょッと hyotto possibly, perhaps, perchance; unintentionally, accidentally つい tsui just (now); quite (near); unintentionally, subconsciously, by mistake, against one's better judgement (judgment)

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