暫
暫
temporarily, a while, moment, long time
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ザン
Kun
しばら.く
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Common Words
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Adverb (fukushi); Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
for a moment; for a minute
Examples
あなたは働きすぎです。しばらく座って楽にしなさい。
You are working too hard. Sit down and take it easy for a while.
2
Adverb (fukushi)
for a while; for some time
Examples
ここしばらく彼にまるで会わない。
I haven't seen anything of him for some time.
3
Adverb (fukushi)
for the time being; for now
Examples
昨日トムはバイクの事故でけがをしたので、しばらく体育の授業には出られません。
Yesterday, Tom was injured in a motorbike accident, so he can't attend gym class for the time being.
4
Interjection
it's been a long time; long time no see
1
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
Examples
全員、死者にしばし黙とうを捧げた。
The whole company stood in silence for a few moments, as a tribute to the dead.
1
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
Examples
しばらくの間待つのは構わない。
I don't mind waiting for a while.
1
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
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provisional; temporary; tentative
Examples
社の弁護士に暫定合意の内容を吟味してもらおう。
We'll have our firm's attorneys look through the provisional agreement.
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temporary; provisional; interim
Examples
われわれはその会合を暫定的に月曜日ときめています。それは変更することがあります。
We've set the meeting tentatively for Monday. It's subject to change.
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a long time (since the last time)
Examples
私は先週しばらくぶりに彼に会った。
I met him last week for the first time in ages.
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