たちまち
Meanings
Adverb
1. in an instant; in a moment; immediately; right away; at once (Usually kana)
2. suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once (Usually kana)
Other spellings
忽ち
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
たちまち
Examples17
切符
The tickets were sold out in a moment.
まず
In the first place, fashions change very quickly.
悪い
Ill news comes apace.
ボート
The boat sank in a flash.
列車
The train was derailed, and panic ensued.
たちまち
The panic spread through the district in an instant.