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
しばらく会わないうちに、ずいぶん背が伸びたね。
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.
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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