Japanese word

直ちに

Pronunciation

Romajitadachini

Meaning

  • adverbright away

Example

問題があれば、直ちに知らせます。mon dai ga a re ba tada chi ni shi ra se ma su

I will let you know right away if there is a problem.

Illustration for 直ちに (right away)

More examples

危険を感じたら、直ちにその場を離れてください。ki ken o kan ji ta ra tada chi ni so no ba o hana re te ku da sa i

If you sense danger, leave the area immediately.

Core concept

Marks an action as happening with no intervening time between the trigger and the response.

Common phrases

  • 直ちに対応するtada chi ni tai ō su ru

    respond immediately

  • 直ちに中止するtada chi ni chū shi su ru

    stop immediately

  • 直ちに確認するtada chi ni kaku nin su ru

    check immediately

Similar words

すぐにsuguni: Shows that an action happens immediately or within a short time.
早速sassoku: Shows that an action starts promptly in response to a request or opportunity.
即座にsokuzani: Shows that an action takes place at once in response to a situation.

Definition in Japanese

時間を置かず、すぐに行動するさま。ji kan o o ka zu su gu ni kō dō su ru sa ma

Word origin

直ちに (tadachini) is formed from 直ち (tadachi), meaning "immediate" or "direct," and に (ni), which makes the expression adverbial.

Usage tips

  • 直ちに (tadachini) is common in formal announcements and instructions, while すぐに (suguni) is more usual in casual conversation.

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