adverb

  1. unconsciously, involuntarily, instinctively, reflexively, spontaneously, unintentionally, in spite of oneself.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
思わず おもわず

Contained Kanji Breakdown

think
おも.う シ おぼ.す (2nd, N4)
rice field, rice paddy
た デン たん (1st, N4)
heart, mind, spirit
こころ シン (2nd, N4)