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the moment, just as, as soon as
The exact moment when something happens, typically used in the pattern 〜た途端(に) to express that something occurred immediately after another action.
Grammar: 途端 is typically used in the pattern 「Verb た-form + 途端(に)」 meaning 'the moment that ~' or 'as soon as ~'. The に is optional.
Common patterns
- 〜た途端(に) = the moment ~, as soon as ~
Usage
- The second action usually happens immediately and unexpectedly
- Often used for sudden changes or realizations
- Similar to 〜たとたん, 〜やいなや, 〜が早いか
Similar words
- 〜や否や (as soon as - more literary)
- 〜たところ (when, upon doing)
- 〜と同時に (at the same time as)
- 〜次第 (as soon as - formal)
Note: The kanji 途端 literally means 'the edge of the path' - the precise moment of transition.
Related Words
Related:
同時 (at the same time)