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たとたんに (ta-totanni) meaning in japanese

💡Meaning

The instant or moment

📝Usage

Verb[た] + とたんに

📚Examples

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彼は私に会ったとたんに、泣き出した。

⚠️Notes

Expresses that a second action happens immediately after the first, often unexpectedly. "The moment," "as soon as." (e.g., 窓を開けたとたん、強い風が入ってきた。 - The moment I opened the window, a strong wind came in.)