〜や否や
- Pattern
- 〜や否や
- Level
- N3
- Reading
- 〜やいなや
- Meaning
- the moment that, as soon as
- Attaches to
- dictionary form
- Nuance & register
Literary, formal, describes rapid, unexpected occurrence.
- Example
ベルが鳴るや否や、子供たちは外へ飛び出した。 As soon as the bell rang, the children rushed outside.
- Easily confused with
〜と (whenever/as soon as). 〜や否や emphasizes the suddenness and simultaneous timing.