忽ち

Reading

Kana: たちまち

Romaji: tachimachi

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.

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.

彼(かれ)はたちまちそれを平(たい)らげた。

➥He ate it in no time.

悪(わる)い噂(うわさ)はたちまち伝(つた)わる。

➥Ill news comes apace.

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.

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.