JLPT N2

たちまち

Immediately, instantly, in a moment

Structure

たちまち + Verb / Sentence

「たちまち」 is an adverb that indicates something happens very quickly or instantly. It conveys a sense of suddenness and rapid progression.

そのニュースはたちまち世界中に広まった。

That news spread instantly throughout the world.

Confusing it with すぐ (soon, immediately) or まもなく (shortly); たちまち often implies a more dramatic or widespread rapid change.

Associate たちまち with a 'flash' or 'snap' to remember the instantaneous nature of the action.

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