Word details

とっさに

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word とっさに.

Dictionary

Entry

っさに咄嗟にAdverbUsually kanaFreq #4352
1

at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly; on the spur of the moment

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

exclamation of surprise, cry out (in anger), scold, talk, chat

8 strokes

On

トツ

Kun

はなししか.る

Nanori

はな

lament, grieve, sigh, alas, ah

13 strokes

On

シャ

Kun

ああなげ.く

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