Meaning of 一気に in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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一気に
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Kana Readingいっきに
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Romajiikkini
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adverb (fukushi)
- Meaning
- in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; without stopping; without pausing; without resting; in one sitting; at a stretch; all at once
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- immediately; instantly; right away; straight away; straightaway
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Example Sentences
一気に, いっきに used in context
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自販機でコーヒーを買おうと１００円入れてボタンを押したら、一気に４本も、どかどかと落ちてきた！
When I put 100 yen in and pressed the button to buy a coffee at the vending machine, four cans dropped down all at once!
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He dashed off a letter.
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He worked ten hours at a stretch.
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The car put on a burst of speed and passed the truck.
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My grades had dived to the bottom of the class.
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It is impossible for children to read through the novel at a sitting.
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