しばらく
- for a moment; for a minuteword usually written using kana alone
- for a while; for some timeword usually written using kana alone
- for the time being; for nowword usually written using kana alone
- it's been a long time; long time no seeword usually written using kana alone
adverb (fukushi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
adverb (fukushi)
interjection (kandoushi)
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- for a moment; for a minute
- for a while; for some time
- for the time being; for now
- it's been a long time; long time no see
This meaning is used when referring to a brief period, suggesting that something will happen or is intended for a short duration.
This meaning refers to a longer duration, indicating that something lasts for an undefined, but relatively significant, period.
This phrase is used to indicate a temporary situation or a decision that will be revisited later.
This expression is used when meeting someone after a long absence, often conveying feelings of nostalgia or recognition.
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By the way, this week - no matter what flags are set - it's a certainty that there will be no ecchi scenes. You'll just have to bear with it a while.
Having idled jobless for a while I wavered. I'd rushed into handing in my notice but maybe I should have endured it and kept going...
"Prospects for repair?" "Prof. Shubaishen, the leader of the system development team, is presently unwell so we think it will take a while longer ..."