ひとまず

Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 一先ず

for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily

JLPT N2 Common word Also written 一先、一まず、ひと先ず、一と先ず

Meanings

Adverb
for now; for the time being; for the present
though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion

Example sentences

彼かれは打うち切きって、ひとまず休息きゅうそくしようという動議どうぎを出だした。

He made a motion that we stop and rest awhile.
トムは、フランス語ごが母語ぼごのように流暢りゅうちょうに話はなせるし、英語えいごも一先ひとまず話はなせるよ。

Tom speaks French as fluently as a native speaker, and he also speaks passable English.
このコート、結構けっこうするのよ。でも、めっちゃ気きに入いってるし一先ひとまず買かっちゃおっと。

I know that this coat's very expensive. But I really like it, so I'm going to buy it anyway.