“As soon as” in Japanese
Short answer
As soon as in Japanese is “早々” (sousou). Full meaning: as soon as..., just after..., immediately after...; hurriedly, in haste, quickly, promptly, early; early, quickly, promptly.
Other ways to say “As soon as” in Japanese
否や
inaya as soon as, no sooner than, one way or another; objection
側から
sobakara as soon as, right after
はやばや
hayabaya as soon as..., just after..., immediately after...; hurriedly, in haste, quickly, promptly, early; early, quickly, promptly
次第
shidai depending on; as soon as, immediately after, upon; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"), whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand")
や
ya such things as ..., and ... and; the minute (that) ..., no sooner than ..., as soon as; be, is
かと思えば
katoomoeba no sooner than, as soon as, immediately after; at the thought of, when I think about
かと思うと
katoomouto no sooner than, as soon as, immediately after; at the thought of, when I think about
かとみると
katomiruto no sooner than, as soon as, immediately after
と思ったら
toomottara no sooner than, as soon as, immediately after; at the thought of, when I think about
早早
sousou as soon as..., just after..., immediately after...; hurriedly, in haste, quickly, promptly, early; early, quickly, promptly
はや〳〵
hayabaya as soon as..., just after..., immediately after...; hurriedly, in haste, quickly, promptly, early; early, quickly, promptly
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