久しぶりに会った甥っ子が、ずいぶん大きくなっていて驚いた。
I was surprised to see how much my nephew had grown after not seeing him for a while.
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I went on an overseas trip for the first time in a while.
久しぶりに友達に会えてとても嬉しい。
I'm so happy to see my friend after a long time.
母から久しぶりに手紙が届いた。
A letter arrived from my mother after a long time.
久しぶりに故郷に戻り、隔世の感がある。
Returning to my hometown after a long time, it feels like a different world.
この前、久しぶりに地元の友達に会った。
I met a friend from my hometown the other day after a long time.
やあ、久しぶりだね。
Hey, it's been a while.
この間、久しぶりに彼に会った。
The other day, I met him after a long time.
「いやあ、久しぶりだね。元気だった？」
'Wow, it's been a long time. How have you been?'
久しぶりに彼と顔を合わせた。
I met with him after a long time.
Usage Notes
Used when something happens again after a significant interval. Often used as a greeting 'O-hisashiburi desu'.
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