途端
とたん
totan
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 39 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
途端 (とたん (totan)) means "Just (now)". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Just (now)
Also : Just as · As soon as
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Example Sentences
通知を受け取った途端、気分が悪くなった。
つうちをうけとったとたん、きぶんがわるくなった。
As soon as I received the notice, I felt unwell.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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