たちまち

たちまち · tachimachi

JLPT N2

Meaning

at once, in a moment, suddenly, instantly

Examples

• 雨が降り出すと、たちまち道は水浸しになった。 — As soon as it started raining, the road instantly became flooded.
• 彼の冗談に、会場はたちまち笑い声に包まれた。 — At his joke, the venue was instantly enveloped in laughter.
• そのニュースはたちまち世界中に広まった。 — That news instantly spread throughout the world.