とっさに

咄嗟に

[tossani]

Meanings

1.Adverb

at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly; on the spur of the moment

とっさに危険を避けることができた。

I was able to avoid danger in an instant.

とっさに何と言えばいいか分からなかった。

I didn't know what to say in the moment.

とっさに身をかわして飛んできたボールを避けることに成功した。

I instinctively dodged and successfully avoided the ball that came flying.