“In an instant” in Japanese
Short answer
In an instant in Japanese is “忽ち” (tachimachi). Full meaning: in an instant, in a moment, immediately, right away, at once; suddenly, all of a sudden, all at once.
Other ways to say “In an instant” in Japanese
秒で
byoude in an instant, in a flash, right away, immediately
一瞬にして
isshunnishite in an instant, instantly, in a moment, instantaneously, in the twinkling of an eye
あっという間に
attoiumani in an instant, in a flash, in the blink of an eye, in no time at all, just like that
たちまち
tachimachi in an instant, in a moment, immediately, right away, at once; suddenly, all of a sudden, all at once
タチマチ
tachimachi in an instant, in a moment, immediately, right away, at once; suddenly, all of a sudden, all at once
慌然
tachimachi in an instant, in a moment, immediately, right away, at once; suddenly, all of a sudden, all at once
咄嗟に
tossani at once, immediately, instantly, in an instant, quickly, suddenly, on the spur of the moment
一遍に
ippenni (all) at once, at the same time, in one go, in one sitting; right away, in an instant
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