しばらく

暫 く

Common word

  1. adverb (fukushi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

    for a moment, for a minute
    word usually written using kana alone

    • あなたは働きすぎです。しばらく座って楽にしなさい。
      You are working too hard. Sit down and take it easy for a while.

  2. adverb (fukushi)

    for a while, for some time
    word usually written using kana alone

    • ここしばらく彼にまるで会わない。
      I haven't seen anything of him for some time.

  3. adverb (fukushi)

    for the time being, for now
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 昨日トムはバイクの事故でけがをしたので、しばらく体育の授業には出られません。
      Yesterday, Tom was injured in a motorbike accident, so he can't attend gym class for the time being.

  4. interjection (kandoushi)

    it's been a long time, long time no see
    word usually written using kana alone