JLPT N3 · Adverbs of time

たちまち

instantly; in no time

Stroke order of たちまち

4 characters, 11 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

た · 4 strokes ち · 2 strokes ま · 3 strokes ち · 2 strokes

Memory trick

TACHIMACHI — 'touch, much, chee!' gone in a flash.

Parts: Adverb; in an instant.

The characters in たちまち

たた — ta (4 strokes)
ちち — chi (2 strokes)
まま — ma (3 strokes)
ちち — chi (2 strokes)

Example sentence

ケーキはたちまち売れた。

けーきはたちまちうれた。

The cake sold out in no time.

More words: Adverbs of time

いきなりsuddenly; abruptly いずれsooner or later とっくにlong ago; already いつのまにかbefore one knows it いつまでもforever いまにもat any moment しょっちゅうall the time; constantly やがてbefore long いよいよat last; more and more すでにalready

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