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忽ち

Reading

Kana: たちまち
Romaji: tachimachi
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Romaji

Definition

adv
1

at once; in a moment; suddenly; all at once; quickly; promptly; immediately

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

忽
Readings: コツ、 たちま.ち、 ゆるが.せ
Meanings: in a moment, instantly, all of a sudden, neglect, disregard

Example Sentences

ボートはたちまち沈(しず)んだ。
➥The boat sank in a flash.
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切符(きっぷ)はたちまち売(う)り切(き)れた。
➥The tickets were sold out in a moment.
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彼(かれ)はたちまちそれを平(たい)らげた。
➥He ate it in no time.
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悪(わる)い噂(うわさ)はたちまち伝(つた)わる。
➥Ill news comes apace.
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雪(ゆき)はたちまち消(き)えてしまった。
➥The snow has disappeared in less than no time.
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警察(けいさつ)はたちまち彼(かれ)らを見破(みやぶ)った。
➥The police found them out very soon.
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