“For a while” in Japanese
Short answer
For a while in Japanese is “一頻り” (hitoshikiri). Full meaning: for a while, for some time, for a period.
Other ways to say “For a while” in Japanese
暫く
shibaraku for a moment, for a minute; for a while, for some time; for the time being, for now
当分
toubun for the present, for the time being; for a while (from now), for some time (to come)
しばらくの間
shibarakunoaida for a short while, for a while, for some time, for the time being
暫ク
shibaraku for a moment, for a minute; for a while, for some time; for the time being, for now
一しきり
hitoshikiri for a while, for some time, for a period
ひとしきり
hitoshikiri for a while, for some time, for a period
一時
ichiji 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
とうぶん
toubun for the present, for the time being; for a while (from now), for some time (to come)
シバラク
shibaraku for a moment, for a minute; for a while, for some time; for the time being, for now
しばらく
shibaraku for a moment, for a minute; for a while, for some time; for the time being, for now
暫
shibaraku for a moment, for a minute; for a while, for some time; for the time being, for now
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