しばら
shibaraku

Adverb
Suru Verb

1. for a moment; for a minute

Usually Written in Kana
あなたは はたらきすぎです。しばらく すわって らくにしなさい。
anatawa hatarakisugidesu. shibaraku suwatte rakuni shinasai.
You are working too hard. Sit down and take it easy for a while.
Adverb

2. for a while; for some time

Usually Written in Kana
ここしばらく かれにまるで わない。
koko shibaraku kareni marude awanai.
I haven't seen anything of him for some time.
Adverb

3. for the time being; for now

Usually Written in Kana
昨日 きのうトムはバイクの事故 じこでけがをしたので、しばらく体育 たいいく授業 じゅぎょうには られません。
kinō tomuwa baikuno jikode kegao shitanode shibaraku taiikuno jugyōniwa deraremasen.
Yesterday, Tom was injured in a motorbike accident, so he can't attend gym class for the time being.
Interjection

4. it's been a long time; long time no see

Usually Written in Kana
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