や否や

Meaning

1. exp
   the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as
2. exp
   whether or not

Example sentences

• 彼女は私を見るや否や、わっと泣き出した。

  The moment she saw me, she burst into tears.

• 彼女はそれを聞くや否やすぐここへ来た。

  She came here as soon as she heard of it.

• 彼は床につくや否や、眠ってしまった。

  As soon as he went to bed, he fell asleep.