“For a time” in Japanese
Short answer
For a time in Japanese is “一時” (ichiji). Full meaning: one o'clock; once, at one time, formerly, before; for a time, for a while, for the time being, for the present, for the moment, temporarily.
Other ways to say “For a time” in Japanese
一とき
ittoki one o'clock; once, at one time, formerly, before; for a time, for a while, for the time being, for the present, for the moment, temporarily
一どき
ichidoki one o'clock; once, at one time, formerly, before; for a time, for a while, for the time being, for the present, for the moment, temporarily
ひと時
hitotoki one o'clock; once, at one time, formerly, before; for a time, for a while, for the time being, for the present, for the moment, temporarily
いっ時
ittoki one o'clock; once, at one time, formerly, before; for a time, for a while, for the time being, for the present, for the moment, temporarily
いっとき
ittoki one o'clock; once, at one time, formerly, before; for a time, for a while, for the time being, for the present, for the moment, temporarily
いちどき
ichidoki one o'clock; once, at one time, formerly, before; for a time, for a while, for the time being, for the present, for the moment, temporarily
ひととき
hitotoki one o'clock; once, at one time, formerly, before; for a time, for a while, for the time being, for the present, for the moment, temporarily
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