しばらく
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Adverb indicating a short period of time. Used to express a brief duration, often in contexts like waiting or not seeing someone for a while. Example: 『しばらく休みます』 (shibaraku yasumimasu, 'I'll rest for a little while').
Theme
User meets their colleague Yuta at a park during a lunch break, and they discuss plans for the weekend.
しばらく
しばらく
for a little while
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine you're waiting for a 'shiba' (a Japanese dog breed) to come back after a short time. 'Shiba' + 'raku' (sounds like 'relax') → you relax for a little while. 'Shiba-raku' → しばらく (shibaraku, 'little while').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『しばらく』 (shibaraku) is often used in polite expressions like 『しばらくお待ちください』 (shibaraku omachi kudasai, 'please wait a little while') in customer service or formal settings, showing patience and respect.
Forms
Base: しばらくAdverb indicating a short period of time. Used to express a brief duration, often in contexts like waiting or not seeing someone for a while. Example: 『しばらく休みます』 (shibaraku yasumimasu, 'I'll rest for a little while').