直(ただ)ちに

ただちに
adverb
immediately, at once, right away
1. immediately, at once, right away
Without any delay; instantly.
直(ただ)ちに行動(こうどう)を起(お)こす必要(ひつよう)がある。
We need to take action immediately.
火災(かさい)報知器(ほうちき)が鳴(な)ったら直(ただ)ちに避難(ひなん)してください。
If the fire alarm sounds, please evacuate immediately.
社長(しゃちょう)は報告(ほうこく)を受(う)けて直(ただ)ちに会議(かいぎ)を開(ひら)いた。
Upon receiving the report, the president immediately held a meeting.

直(ただ)ちに is a formal adverb meaning 'immediately' or 'at once.' It's commonly used in official announcements, instructions, and formal writing.

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SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS (from formal to casual):

  • 直(ただ)ちに: immediately (formal)
  • すぐに: right away, soon (neutral)
  • 今(いま)すぐ: right now (casual-neutral)
  • 即座(そくざ)に: instantly (formal)
  • 早急(さっきゅう)に: urgently (formal)

直(ただ)ちに emphasizes urgency and no delay. It's often seen in emergency instructions, legal documents, and formal requests.

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Related: すぐに (right away)
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Added 2026.1.13 8:49 · Revised 2026.2.17 10:54
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