Yukimoji - Learn Japanese

VocabJLPT N3

in an instant

Adverb

Also written as 忽ち

Definitions

1. in an instant
2. in a moment
3. suddenly

This adverb means "instantly," "immediately," or "in the blink of an eye," describing something that happens very suddenly or rapidly. It is used to emphasize how quickly a change or event occurs.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

His joke broke the tension in an instant!

Sentence 2

As soon as we put that music on, the whole atmosphere of the shop changed in an instant.

Sentence 3

When word spread that the train was delayed, the station buzzed with commotion almost immediately.

Sentence 4

Her words turned my suspicion into certainty in an instant.

Sentence 5

Storm clouds rolled in, and the streets went dark in an instant.