とりあえず
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Base adverb form. Used to indicate an immediate action or temporary decision. Often placed at the start of a sentence. Example: 『とりあえず、これを試してみよう』 (toriaezu, kore o tameshite miyou, 'For now, let's try this').
Theme
At a busy izakaya after work, User and their friend Mika are deciding what to order first while waiting for others to arrive.
とりあえず
とりあえず
at once / first of all / for the time being
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Memory Hook
Think of 'tori' (bird) and 'aezu' (not meeting) — a bird flies 'at once' without waiting. 'Tori-aezu' → 『とりあえず』 (toriaezu, 'at once / For now').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『とりあえず』 (toriaezu) is often used in social settings like bars or restaurants to order something quickly, e.g., 『とりあえずビール』 (toriaezu bīru, 'Beer for now'). It shows a casual, immediate decision.
Forms
Base: とりあえずBase adverb form. Used to indicate an immediate action or temporary decision. Often placed at the start of a sentence. Example: 『とりあえず、これを試してみよう』 (toriaezu, kore o tameshite miyou, 'For now, let's try this').