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oddly
This adverb functions in two distinct syntactic roles. When used as a manner adverb, it describes the specific way an action is performed, often suggesting a sense of eccentricity, awkwardness, or deviation from a social or behavioral norm. It typically follows the verb it modifies.
When used as a sentence adverb (disjunct), it modifies the entire clause to indicate the speaker's attitude toward the information. In this role, it is almost always placed at the beginning of the sentence and followed by a comma, serving as a synonym for "surprisingly" or "curiously" to highlight a paradox or an unexpected coincidence.
Meanings
Examples
勉強していなかったのに、試験に対して妙に自信があった。