“For a short time” in Japanese
Short answer
For a short time in Japanese is “一旦” (ittan). Full meaning: once; for a short time, briefly, temporarily.
Other ways to say “For a short time” in Japanese
いつたん
ittan once; for a short time, briefly, temporarily
いったん
ittan once; for a short time, briefly, temporarily
一たん
ittan once; for a short time, briefly, temporarily
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