時間・時点N1

〜や、〜や否や

the moment... / no sooner... than... / as soon as...

Structure

V-辞書形 + や/や否や

Explanation

V-dictionary + や/や否や: the moment the first happens, the second follows at once.

Examples

彼は家に着くや否や、電話をかけ始めた。

The moment he got home, he started making calls.

ベルが鳴るや、子どもたちは教室を飛び出した。

The moment the bell rang, the children dashed out.

Note

Synonymous with が早いか/なり. Formal; the main clause is an instantaneous action.

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