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What does とっさに (tossani) mean?

とっさに means instantly, in a split second.

Quick facts
Readingとっさに
Romajitossani
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
とっさに
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworktossani

instantly, in a split second

Example sentences

  • I dodged out of the way instinctively.

  • I ended up telling a lie on the spur of the moment.

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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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