“A short time ago” in Japanese
Short answer
A short time ago in Japanese is “しばらく前” (shibarakumae). Full meaning: a short time ago, a while ago, for some time.
Other ways to say “A short time ago” in Japanese
最前
saizen frontmost; a short time ago, a little while ago, just now
ついさっき
tsuisakki just now, a little while back, a short time ago
さいぜん
saizen frontmost; a short time ago, a little while ago, just now
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