思わず おもわず Meanings Adverb unconsciously; involuntarily; instinctively; reflexively; spontaneously; unintentionally; in spite of oneself Kanji 思 think. Read as おもう. Words containing 思わず 思わず知らず (おもわずしらず) without noticing Word lists JLPT N3 Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists