N1
たちまち (tachimachi)
忽ち
instantly; in a moment; suddenly; immediately
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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。
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "忽ち"!
天気が急変し、晴れていた空が_______雨雲に覆われた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「晴れていた空が雨雲に覆われた」という急激な変化を表すため、「忽ち」が適切です。
English: 'Tachimachi' is appropriate to describe the sudden change of 'the clear sky being covered by rain clouds'.
English: 'Tachimachi' is appropriate to describe the sudden change of 'the clear sky being covered by rain clouds'.
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