GrammarJLPT N1
at the same time as
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. at the same time as
This grammar pattern means "at the same time as" or "the moment that," used to express two things happening simultaneously. It attaches to a verb in plain form or a noun, for example: "as soon as he arrived, the meeting started."

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

The moment steam rose, the smell of miso spread through the air.

Sentence 2

Spring arrives, but it always brings a hint of farewell along with it.

Sentence 3

The moment the truth comes to light, it gives rise to a new mystery.

Sentence 4

"I was crying the second I saw it," she admitted.

Sentence 5

"I forgot it the moment I heard it," he laughed it off.