Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "たちまち (tachimachi)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
たちまち
たちまち (tachimachi)
N2 / CEFR
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Kanji Option B
忽ち
たちまち (tachimachi)
N1 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "たちまち (tachimachi)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- たちまち (Level: N2): Translates to "instantly; in a moment; at once; suddenly" and is used when Expresses that something happened very quickly, almost immediately. Often used for sudden changes or rapid progression..
- 忽ち (Level: N1): Maps to "instantly; in a moment; suddenly; immediately" and carries the nuance of Indicates something happening very quickly or suddenly, almost without any time passing. 非常に短い時間で物事が起こる、瞬く間に変化する様子を表します。.
Bilingual Context for "たちまち"
雨が降り出すと、たちまち道路は水浸しになった。
As soon as it started raining, the road instantly became flooded.
Bilingual Context for "忽ち"
彼の言葉に、それまで騒がしかった会場が忽ち静まり返った。
At his words, the noisy venue instantly fell silent.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "雨が降り出すと、 ＿＿＿ 道路は水浸しになった。" (Meaning: "As soon as it started raining, the road instantly became flooded.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "たちまち" is used for "instantly; in a moment; at once; suddenly" in the context: "As soon as it started raining, the road instantly became flooded.".