Explanation：〜や否や
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"〜するとすぐに / 〜すると同時に”
"as soon as"
① Volitional expressions, commands, or negative expressions cannot be used in the latter clause.
② The latter clause often involves an unexpected action.
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V（dictionary form）+ や否や
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N1
Sample sentenes
薬を飲むや否や、急に眠くなってきた。
As soon as I took the medicine, I suddenly became sleepy.
友達の赤ん坊が、私の顔を見るや否や、泣き出した。
As soon as my friend's baby saw my face, it started crying.
息子は家に帰って来るや否や、自分の部屋でゲームを始めた。
As soon as my son came home, he started playing games in his room.
雷の光が見えるや否や、「ゴロゴロ〜」と音がなった。
As soon as the lightning was visible, there was a rumbling sound.
チャイムがなるや否や、みんな急いで教室を出ていった。
As soon as the bell rang, everyone hurried out of the classroom.
家を出るや否や、急に雨が降り出した。
As soon as I left the house, it suddenly started raining.
Vocabulary
| Japanese |
English | |
| 雷 | かみなり | lightning |
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