地震の直後、街は大きな混乱に陥った。
Immediately after the earthquake, the city fell into great confusion.
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Immediately after the earthquake, a large tsunami struck the coast.
事故の直後で、意識が朦朧としていた。
Immediately after the accident, my consciousness was hazy.
彼は試合開始直後に速攻を仕掛け、先制点を奪った。
He launched a fast break immediately after the match started and scored the opening point.
その若手監督の新作映画は、公開直後から好評嘖嘖として、連日満員となった。
The new film by that young director has been widely praised since its release, leading to full houses every day.
Usage Notes
Refers to a point in time or space that is very close behind something else. Antonym of 'chokuzen' (immediately before).
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