Hyottoshite
ひょっとして (Hyottoshite) is a Japanese expression meaning “by any chance, (should) it happen (that), by some chance”.
Meanings
- expressionby any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
Examples
ひょっとして彼女と会ったの?
Do you mean you met her!?
彼の名前をひょっとして知っていませんか。
Do you happen to know his name?
ひょっとして君は彼女を見かけませんでしたか。
Did you happen to see her yesterday?
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