“An instant” in Japanese
Short answer
An instant in Japanese is “片時” (katatoki). Full meaning: a (single) moment, an instant.
Other ways to say “An instant” in Japanese
あっちゅう間
atchuuma an instant, a split second, no time at all
あっという間
attoiuma an instant, a split second, no time at all
一刻
ikkoku a moment, a minute, an instant; stubborn, obstinate
一刹那
issetsuna (a) moment, an instant
片とき
katatoki a (single) moment, an instant
かた時
katatoki a (single) moment, an instant
いっこく
ikkoku a moment, a minute, an instant; stubborn, obstinate
ちょんの間
chonnoma brothel (esp. one that allows for penetrative intercourse); quickie (in a brothel), short sexual act; just a short moment, a little while, an instant
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