とりあえず
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 取りあえず
first of all; at once; right away; for now
Meanings
Adverb
first of all; at once; right away- for now; for the time being; tentatively
- anyway; at least
Example sentences
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Let's do this first of all.
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First of all, I'll apply first aid.
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You can stay with us for the time being.
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I steered clear of sensitive topics.
とりあえずまともな人間はいないということを明記しておきたい。
In any case I just want to make clear that the fact that these are not normal people.
More examples (8)
後先考えず、とりあえずやってみるか。後は野となれ山となれ、だよ。
Let's just try it. Who cares what happens afterward? There's no sense thinking too much about that.
「とりあえず店の前、掃除しといてくれ」「了解!」「打ち水も頼む」
"Clean up in front of the shop first." "OK!" "Sprinkle some water out there too."
運転手は答えた。「まぁ、とりあえず運転免許でも取りたいと思います」
"Well, I guess I'm going to get a driver's license," he answered.
いつまでも思い悩まないで、とりあえず動いてみたら。案ずるより産むが易しだよ。
I'd stop worrying about it and take some action. The anxiety that comes from doing nothing is worse than any danger you might face.
「きれいな宝石ですね」、適当な話題かどうかわからないが、とりあえずそう水を向けてみた。
"Pretty gem, isn't it?" Not knowing if it was a suitable subject or not, but anyway I tried to get her interest that way.
あ、とりあえず包帯しているけど、もし煩わしかったら、家に帰ってからカットバンに代えても大丈夫よ。
Ah, well I've bandaged it for the meantime but if that's awkward then it's fine to replace it with a plaster when you get home.
取りあえず、トムはオーストラリア、嫁さんはニュージーランドで暮らしてるんだ。
For the time being, Tom is living in Australia, and his wife is living in New Zealand.
彼は取りあえず借金は返済したらしいが、一体あんな大金を誰が都合したのだろうか。
Well, it seems he's paid off his debts for now, but who on Earth arranged that amount of money?