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JLPT N3 Grammar

たとたん

N3時

N3 · 時 · ta-form verb + とたん（に）

the moment; as soon as

ta-form verb + とたん（に）

Shows that immediately after the first action ends, the second event happens, often suddenly, unexpectedly, or uncontrollably.

The following clause usually should not be a deliberate planned action by the speaker.

窓を開けたとたん、冷たい風が部屋に入ってきた。

The moment I opened the window, cold wind came into the room.

Do not use it for planned actions, such as 'I will study as soon as I get home'; that sounds unnatural.

The second event pops out the instant the first one lands.

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