〜や否や

N1

the moment ~

Structure

Verb dictionary + や否や

Explanation

「〜や否や」 means "the moment ~". Structure: Verb dictionary + や否や. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

kadou o koukai suru ya inaya, toiawase ga sattou shita.

The moment we released the operation (of machines), inquiries flooded in.

kessai o koukai suru ya inaya, toiawase ga sattou shita.

The moment we released the settlement (payment), inquiries flooded in.

chuushouka o koukai suru ya inaya, toiawase ga sattou shita.

The moment we released the abstraction, inquiries flooded in.

suishou o koukai suru ya inaya, toiawase ga sattou shita.

The moment we released the recommendation, inquiries flooded in.

zoukyou o koukai suru ya inaya, toiawase ga sattou shita.

The moment we released the reinforcement, inquiries flooded in.

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