たとたんに
Meanings
- The instant or moment
- As soon as
- Just as
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Explanation
たとたんに expresses that something happens immediately at the very moment another event occurs. It emphasizes a sudden, almost immediate transition from one action/state to another, with little to no time between them. It can feel dramatic or surprising and often contrasts with more neutral connectors like すぐに. Commonly used after a verb in the past plain form (V-た) or after a noun (Nの) to describe what happens right after that action or state.
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Example sentences
The moment I got off the train, it started raining.
As soon as he opened the door, a cat rushed into the room.
Just as I finished the dish, the phone rang.
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