JLPT N1

~なり

as soon as; right after

Item 99 of 358

Structure / Usage

Verb (dictionary form) + なり

Example Sentences

彼は部屋に入るなり、泣き出した。
As soon as he entered the room, he started crying.
電話を切るなり、彼女は出かけた。
Right after hanging up the phone, she went out.