〜かと思えば

Pattern
〜かと思えば
Level
N3
Meaning
just when I thought..., no sooner had... than
Attaches to
plain past form + かと思えば
Nuance & register

Describes quick, unexpected turns of events.

Example

赤ちゃんが泣き止んだかと思えば、またすぐに泣き出した。

Easily confused with

〜たとたん

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