N3160/219

直ちに

直ちに＋動詞（辞書形／ます形）直ちに＋対応する／連絡する／報告する直ちに＋形容詞・副詞的表現は避ける（例：直ちに美しいではなく、短く正しく用いる）

Meanings

immediately
at once
without delay
right away
as soon as

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Explanation

直ちに is a formal adverb meaning ‘immediately’ or ‘at once.’ It emphasizes that an action should be taken without any delay. It is common in official, business, or urgent situations. It typically precedes the verb it modifies, giving a sense of urgency or priority. It has a stronger, more formal nuance than すぐに and is less colloquial. It cannot describe a noun; it modifies the verb or action that follows.

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Example sentences

直ちに対応してください。

Please respond immediately.

直ちに連絡します。

I will contact you right away.

直ちに事情を説明します。

I will explain the circumstances at once.

緊急時には、直ちに避難してください。

In emergencies, please evacuate immediately.

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It would be good if you do X; You should do X; It's enough to do X

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It would be nice if ...; It would be good if ...; Should ...; I hope ...

during; while; throughout; in the process of

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while; during; between; in the period of

During the period of / while; Before something changes or happens; Within the time when ... happens

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before it happens; before doing something becomes true; before it ends/advances; before it’s no longer possible; while still in the state of not ...