扉が開くや否や、人々が会場に入った。
Reading & meaning
とびらがひらくやいなや、ひとびとがかいじょうにはいった。
The moment the doors opened, people entered the venue.
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や否や
Dictionary form＋や否や emphasizes that the next event followed immediately. It is more written and dramatic than とすぐ. The second event is normally factual rather than a request.
や否や
Practice
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扉が開くや否や、人々が会場に入った。