しらないうちに
Shiranaiuchini
Other forms: 知らない内に
知らないうちに (Shiranaiuchini) is a Japanese expression meaning “before one knows it, before one realises, without one's knowledge, without noticing”.
Meanings
- expressionbefore one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
Examples
知らないうちに、飛行機は着陸していた。
Before I knew it, the plane had landed.
知らないうちに月日は経ってしまう、俺はチャンスを逃したくない。
The years go by before I know, so I don't wanna miss this chance.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).