否や
いなや · inaya
As soon as, no sooner than, one way or another
- objection
Other ways to say “as soon as” in Japanese →
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
彼は家に着くや否や、荷物を置いた。
かれはいえにつくやいなや、にもつをおいた。
No sooner had he arrived home than he put down his luggage.
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What does 否や mean?
As soon as, no sooner than, one way or another. It can also mean: objection.
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いなや (inaya). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
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