〜たとたん

N2

the moment ~

Structure

Verb ta-form + とたん

Explanation

「〜たとたん」 means "the moment ~". Structure: Verb ta-form + とたん. This is a JLPT N2 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

kenshou o kaishi shita totan, eraa ga demashita.

The moment we started the verification, an error appeared.

henshuu o kaishi shita totan, eraa ga demashita.

The moment we started the editing, an error appeared.

tougou o kaishi shita totan, eraa ga demashita.

The moment we started the integration, an error appeared.

chuushutsu o kaishi shita totan, eraa ga demashita.

The moment we started the extraction, an error appeared.

shiyou o kaishi shita totan, eraa ga demashita.

The moment we started the specification, an error appeared.

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