JLPT N1
～そばから
as soon as; right after (often implying repetition/futility)
Structure / Usage
Verb (dictionary form / た-form) + そばから
Example Sentences
教えたそばから忘れてしまう。
They forget right after being taught.
片付けるそばから散らかされる。
As soon as I clean up, it gets messy again.