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そばから

💡Meaning

As soon as

📝Usage

Verb[dict/た] + そばから

⚠️Notes

Emphasizes that an action is immediately followed by another, often contrary or frustrating, action. (e.g., 子供は掃除するそばから、おもちゃを散らかす。 - As soon as I clean up, the child messes up the toys.)