咄嗟

とっさ

Meanings

1. Noun, の-adjective moment; instant See also: とっさに.

Kanji

• 咄 exclamation of surprise; cry out (in anger); scold. Read as トツ.
• 嗟 lament; grieve; sigh. Read as サ.

Common phrases

• とっさに出る
• とっさに思いつく
• 咄嗟に嘘をつく

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