一旦
いったん · ittan
Once
- for a short time, briefly, temporarily
Other ways to say “once” in Japanese →
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How it’s used
Used in formal or written contexts to mean 'once' as a condition or 'temporarily' when setting something aside.
Example sentences
一旦決めたら、変えない。
Once I decide, I don't change.
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その話は一旦置いておこう。
Let's put that topic aside for now.
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What does 一旦 mean?
Once. It can also mean: for a short time, briefly, temporarily.
How do you pronounce 一旦?
いったん (ittan). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 一旦?
JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.
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