JLPT N3 Intermediate
あっという間
In the blink of an eye; the brief moment it takes to say ‘Ah’.
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あっという間に adverbial form
Noun, Adverbial Phrase
In an instant" / "In the blink of an eye
Describes a subjective span of time that feels remarkably short, implying that an event concluded faster than anticipated.
Example
楽しい 時間 は あっという間に 過ぎる 。
Fun times pass in the blink of an eye.
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