As soon as / Right after
Describes an action taken immediately after another, indicating a sequential relationship (formal).
Examples
仕事が終わるなり、友達と飲みに行った。
As soon as work finished, I went out for drinks with friends.
彼は話し終わるなり、急に立ち去った。
Right after he finished speaking, he suddenly left.
荷物を置くなり、疲れた体を休ませた。
As soon as I put down my luggage, I let my tired body rest.
Quick check
仕事が終わ___なり、友達と飲みに行った。