“For some time” in Japanese
Short answer
For some time in Japanese is “予て” (kanete). Full meaning: previously, already, for some time, for quite a while.
Other ways to say “For some time” in Japanese
一頻り
hitoshikiri for a while, for some time, for a period
先般来
senpanrai for some time
過般来
kahanrai for some time
暫く
shibaraku for a moment, for a minute; for a while, for some time; for the time being, for now
さっきから
sakkikara since some time ago, for some time, for quite a while
先ほどから
sakihodokara since some time ago, for some time, for quite a while
当分
toubun for the present, for the time being; for a while (from now), for some time (to come)
しばらく前
shibarakumae a short time ago, a while ago, for some time
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
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