直ちに

tadachi ni
adverb★Intermediate— immediately
formal

Immediately; without delay; right away

直ちに対応します

We will respond immediately.

直ちに退場させる

To immediately eject someone.

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Often used in formal or official contexts to emphasize urgency.

Collocations

直ちに対応するto respond immediately直ちに退場させるto eject immediately直ちに解決するto resolve immediately

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Casual Usage

While すぐに is more common in everyday speech, 直ちに is preferred in formal documents, legal texts, and official communications.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the adjective 直ち (tadachi), meaning 'immediate' or 'direct', with the adverbial particle に attached.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in legal, business, and formal contexts to convey urgency or prompt action. Can sometimes be replaced with すぐに in casual speech, though 直ちに carries a stronger formal tone.

Word Breakdown

直ち
immediate
root
+
に
adverbial particle
suffix
和英辞典