彼はしばらくして、ようやく我に返った。
After a while, he finally came to his senses.
Japanese
しばらく
しばらく
Meaning: for a while; for a moment; it's been a long time
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Example sentences
In the time we haven't met for a while, you've grown quite tall.
その問題はしばらく放っておくことにした。
I decided to leave that problem alone for a while.
彼はしばらく腕を組んで考え込んでいた。
He sat with his arms crossed for a while, lost in thought.
彼は階段から落ちて頭を打ち、しばらく意識を失っていた。
He fell down the stairs, hit his head, and lost consciousness for a while.
しばらくほっとけば、そのうち泣きやむよ。
If you leave him alone for a while, he'll stop crying eventually.
彼はしばらく押し黙っていた。
He remained silent for a while.
彼はしばらくの間逡巡していたが、ついに出発を決意した。
He hesitated for a while but finally decided to set out.
市場の動きを見るために、しばらくは様子見することにした。
I decided to wait and see for a while to see how the market moves.
道端で古い友人に会って、しばらく立ち話をした。
I met an old friend on the street and we stood and talked for a while.
Usage Notes
Indicates a continuous period of time. Can also mean 'for the time being' or 'it's been a long time'.
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