What does 思わず mean?
思わず is a Japanese adverb meaning “involuntarily” in English. It is written as 思わず in kanji, おもわず in hiragana, and omowazu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
その話を聞いて、思わず笑ってしまった。
I couldn't help laughing when I heard that story.
熱いカップに触って、思わず手を引っ込めた。
I touched the hot cup and pulled my hand away without thinking.