にわか

Etymology
&#42; → →

From. First attested in the  of 759.

Appears to be composed of root niwa of uncertain derivation + adjective-forming suffix. Compare related ancient adverbial form, comprising this same niwa element, suffixed instead with the adjective-forming suffix in the adverbial inflection.

Adjective

 * 1)  sudden, abrupt, unexpected, improvised, offhand
 * 2)  suddenly serious
 * 3)  temporary, makeshift, impermanent, ad hoc
 * 1)  temporary, makeshift, impermanent, ad hoc

Inflection

 * Although this is listed in Japanese dictionaries as a, use with the expected adnominal particle appears to be uncommon.  When used attributively, this is much more commonly found with the genitive and possessive particle , treating the term more as a noun.

Derived terms

 * : a sudden downpour, a rain shower
 * : a comedic dance at a banquet; a comedic dance performed as part of a
 * : a farce; an impromptu comic interlude during a Noh play
 * : hasty or makeshift construction; something put together in such a fashion
 * : a sudden event, occurrence, or circumstance
 * : a professional performer of
 * : rapid production to meet a need; cramming to learn something in time, particularly for a performance
 * : hasty or makeshift construction; something put together in such a fashion
 * : a
 * : sudden wealth; someone who has become suddenly wealthy
 * : someone who has become suddenly wealthy
 * : hasty or makeshift construction; something put together in such a fashion
 * : a sudden religious motivation and departure from one's home; a person who experiences and does such a thing
 * : sudden wealth; someone who has become suddenly wealthy
 * : a sudden clearing of the sky after a rain
 * : sudden wealth; someone who has become suddenly wealthy
 * : hasty or makeshift construction of a foundation; such a foundation
 * : sudden wealth; someone who has become suddenly wealthy
 * : someone who has a sudden religious motivation and becomes a monk, nun, or other devotee
 * : a sudden snowfall, a sudden flurry

Related terms

 * : suddenly

Noun

 * 1)  any impromptu joke, witticism, or pun
 * 1)  any impromptu joke, witticism, or pun