Word details

しばし

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word しばし.

Dictionary

Entry

ばし暫し~の Adj.AdverbUsually kanaFreq #3588
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

temporarily, a while, moment, long time

15 strokesFrequency 1,112JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ザン

Kun

しばら.く

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