～たちまち
tachimachi
In an instant; very soon
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
たちまち + clause
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Emphasizes a rapid change, often one that seems sudden or unexpected.
Examples 例文
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会議が終わると、会場はたちまち静かになった。
Once the meeting ended, the venue became quiet in an instant.
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試験が終わると、会場はたちまち静かになった。
Once the exam ended, the venue became quiet in an instant.
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研修が終わると、会場はたちまち静かになった。
Once the training session ended, the venue became quiet in an instant.
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発表会が終わると、会場はたちまち静かになった。
Once the presentation event ended, the venue became quiet in an instant.
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面接が終わると、会場はたちまち静かになった。
Once the interview ended, the venue became quiet in an instant.
How related patterns differ 比較
さらに adds or increases; 何といっても singles out the strongest feature, while 何しろ gives a salient reason. さすがに can meet expectations or acknowledge a limit. いったい intensifies a question, 万一 anticipates a risk, and たちまち marks rapid change.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～たちまち | In an instant; very soon | 会議が終わると、会場はたちまち静かになった。 Once the meeting ended, the venue became quiet in an instant. |
| ～いったい | What on earth; in the world | いったい、会議はいつ始まるのですか。 When on earth does the meeting start? |
| ～さらに | Furthermore; even more | 会議の前に、さらに一時間準備した。 Before the meeting, I spent a further hour preparing. |
| 何といっても | Above all; after all | この会議では、何といっても事前の準備が大切だ。 For this event, the meeting, advance preparation matters above all. |
| ～まんいち（万一） | If by any chance; in the unlikely event | 万一、会議が延期されたら、すぐに連絡します。 If the meeting is postponed, I will contact you immediately. |
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