Japanese

ちに

ただちに
Meaning: immediately; at once; directly
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

直
ち
に

Example sentences

Upon hearing news of the accident, he immediately headed to the scene.
状況を改善するために、直ちに行動を取る必要がある。
Immediate action must be taken to improve the situation.
火災の通報を受けて、消防隊が直ちに出動した。
Upon receiving a report of a fire, the fire department dispatched immediately.
刑の確定後、彼は直ちに刑務所へ収監された。
He was taken to the detention center after his sentence was finalized.
将軍の命により、部隊は直ちに出動した。
By the Shogun's command, the troops were dispatched immediately.
被災地に、直ちに救援隊が派遣された。
A rescue team was immediately dispatched to the disaster area.
一旦緩急あれば、我々は直ちに行動しなければならない。
In the event of an emergency, we must act immediately.

Usage Notes

A formal way to say 'immediately' or 'right away'. It can also mean 'directly' without anything in between.

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