〜が早いか
- Pattern
- 〜が早いか
- Level
- N1
- Reading
- がはやいか
- Meaning
- As soon as X happened, Y happened (almost simultaneously).
- Attaches to
- Verb-dictionary form / た-form
- Nuance & register
Emphasizes the speed/immediacy of the action.
- Example
彼はベルが鳴るが早いか、教室を飛び出した。
- Easily confused with
〜とたんに