Vocabulary

What does たちまち (tachimachi) mean?

たちまち means instantly, in a moment.

Quick facts
Readingたちまち
Romajitachimachi
Part of speechadverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
たちまち
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontachimachi

instantly, in a moment

  1. 1adverb in an instant; in a moment; immediately
  2. 2adverb suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once

Example sentences

  • The sky turned dark in an instant.

  • The product sold out in no time.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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