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あっという間に

あっと言う間に、 あっとゆう間に

Readings

Kana: あっというまに、あっとゆうまに
Romaji: attoiumani, attoyuumani
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; in the time it takes to say "ah!"

Kanji

Readings: カン、 ケン、 あいだ、 ま、 あい
Meanings: interval, space
Readings: ゲン、 ゴン、 い.う、 こと
Meanings: say, word

Example Sentences

休暇(きゅうか)はあっというまにすぎた。
➥My vacation went by quickly.
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休暇(きゅうか)はあっという()()わった。
➥The holiday ended all too soon.
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あっという()砂嵐(すなあらし)(おそ)われた。
➥Before we knew where we were, the dust storm was on us.
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(あき)はあっという()()()った。
➥Fall has flown by.
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あっという()()げてしまった。
➥He disappeared in an instant.
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(かれ)はあっという()()げてしまった。
➥He disappeared in an instant.
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