Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Right after one action, something unexpected happens.
- Form and connection: [Verb ta-form] とたん（に）
- Nuance in real use: Marks dramatic turning points—you just finished an action, and the world responds unexpectedly.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Right after one action, something unexpected happens.
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
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[Verb ta-form] とたん（に）Show answer
The moment I left the house, it started raining.Show answer
電話でんわを切きったとたん、また鳴なった。 ([Verb ta-form] とたん（に）)Continue learning
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