expression
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after
Used after a past-tense verb to express that one action happens right after another, often with a sense of surprise or unexpectedness. Similar to かと思うと.
See also: かと思うと
彼は家に着いたかと思えば、すぐに出かけてしまった。
No sooner had he arrived home than he went out again.
expression
at the thought of; when I think about
Expresses a feeling or reaction triggered by thinking about something. Often used with emotions like sadness, nostalgia, or anxiety.
See also: かと思うと
あの日のことをかと思えば、今でも胸が痛む。
When I think about that day, my heart still aches.