一旦
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Base form as an adverb. Indicates a temporary action or a brief pause. Often used to describe doing something once or momentarily, e.g., 『一旦休む』 (ittan yasumu, 'rest for a moment').
Theme
Two colleagues, Ken and User, are working on a project at the office and need to decide on a strategy for a presentation.
一旦
いったん
once, for a moment
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of 'once' in a moment — 'ichi' (one) and 'tan' (sounds like 'tan' from 'temporary'). 'One-tan' → 一旦 (ittan, 'once, for a moment').
Cultural Note
『一旦』 (ittan) is commonly used in conversations to indicate a temporary pause or a brief moment, such as in 『一旦止まる』 (ittan tomaru, 'stop for a moment') or 『一旦考える』 (ittan kangaeru, 'think for a moment').
Forms
Base: 一旦Base form as an adverb. Indicates a temporary action or a brief pause. Often used to describe doing something once or momentarily, e.g., 『一旦休む』 (ittan yasumu, 'rest for a moment').