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 Also written 暫らく、姑く、須臾

Meanings

  1. Adverb, Suru verb

    for a moment; for a minute
  2. Adverb

    for a while; for some time
  3. for the time being; for now
  4. Interjection

    it's been a long time; long time no see

Example sentences

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