途端に

とたんに
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An adverb meaning 'the moment something happens' or 'just as / right after' — used to emphasize that another event occurs immediately after.

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Examples

電話が鳴った途端に、犬が吠え始めた。

The moment the phone rang, the dog started barking.

彼が教室に入ってきた途端に、みんな静かになった。

Just as he entered the classroom, everyone fell silent.

スイッチを押した途端に、機械が止まった。

The instant I pressed the switch, the machine stopped.

雨が降り出した途端に、外で遊んでいた子どもたちは走って帰った。

As soon as it started raining, the children playing outside ran home.

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