やにわに

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Meanings

1

immediately; instantly; right away

usually written using kana alone

Describes doing something without delay, often in response to a situation. Similar to すぐに but more literary.

彼かれはやにわに立たち上あがって部屋へやを出でて行いった。
He immediately stood up and left the room.

2

suddenly; abruptly; all of a sudden

usually written using kana alone

Emphasizes the unexpectedness of an action, often with a sense of surprise. More dramatic than 突然.

やにわに雨あめが降ふり出だした。
Suddenly, it started raining.

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