しばらく
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 暫く
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time
JLPT N4 Common word
Meanings
Adverb, Suru verb
for a moment; for a minuteAdverb
for a while; for some time- for the time being; for now
Interjection
it's been a long time; long time no see
Example sentences
しばらくね。
Nice to see you again.
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I waited for a time.
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I excused myself for a minute.
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They had a rest for a while.
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He kept silent for a while.
More examples (10)
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He stayed here for a while.
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We rested for a while.
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Shall we take a short rest?
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Wait here for a while.
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I will just hang around here for a while.
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He was happy for a time.
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Sit down and rest for a while.
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Let's wait for a while and see how you do.
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Let me think for a while.
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Avoid fried foods for a while.