振ふり向むきざま

expression

as one turns around; the moment one turns around

Describes an action that happens at the same time as, or immediately after, turning around. Often used in narrative to describe a sudden action or event occurring while turning.

See also: ざま

• 振ふり向むきざまに彼かれは微笑ほほえんだ。

  He smiled as he turned around.

• 振ふり向むきざま、誰だれかに肩かたを叩たたかれた。

  Just as I turned around, someone tapped me on the shoulder.