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JLPT N1 Grammar

とっさに

N1即時

N1 · 即時 · とっさに + verb

instantly; on the spur of the moment

とっさに + verb

Shows reacting instantly without time to think.

Common for decisions, actions, or answers in sudden situations.

質問の意図が分からず、とっさにうまく答えられなかった。

I did not understand the intention of the question and could not answer well on the spot.

Do not use it for actions after careful thought; it emphasizes instant reaction.

Before the mind is organized, the body or mouth has already reacted.

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