暫く

須臾、 暫らく

Readings

Kana: しばらく、しゅゆ、すゆ
Romaji: shibaraku, shuyu, suyu
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Definitions

adv
1

little while; short while; moment; instant

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

a while; quite a time

Note: word usually written using kana alone
int
3

it's been a long time

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ザン、 しばら.く
Meanings: temporarily, a while, moment, long time
Readings: ス、 シュ、 すべから.く、 すべし、 ひげ、 まつ、 もち.いる、 もと.める
Meanings: ought, by all means, necessarily
Readings: ユ、 ヨ、 ヨウ
Meanings: a little while, urging

Example Sentences

しばらくね。
➥Nice to see you again.
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しばらくここで()て。
➥Wait here for a while.
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(かれ)らはしばらく休憩(きゅうけい)した。
➥They had a rest for a while.
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(わたし)はしばらく()った。
➥I waited for a time.
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(わたし)はしばらく中座(ちゅうざ)した。
➥I excused myself for a minute.
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(かれ)はしばらく(だま)っていた。
➥He kept silent for a while.
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