“Some time ago” in Japanese
Short answer
Some time ago in Japanese is “先般” (senpan). Full meaning: some time ago, the other day.
Other ways to say “Some time ago” in Japanese
過般
kahan some time ago, recently
一頃
hitokoro once, some time ago
一年
hitotose one year, some time ago
何時ぞや
itsuzoya some time ago, the other day, at some time or other, once
日外
nichigai at one time, some time ago, once
先だって
sendatte the other day, some time ago, recently
先
sen a short while ago, a moment ago, just now, some time ago; point, tip, end, nozzle; head (of a line), front
一ころ
hitokoro once, some time ago
先ほど
sakihodo a short while ago, a moment ago, just now, some time ago
ひと年
hitotose one year, some time ago
ひと頃
hitokoro once, some time ago
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