Vocab Info

N2 Adverb

()りあえずat once, first of all, for the time being, for now

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      first of all, at once, right away

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Adverb

      2.

      for now, for the time being

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    取りあえず 【とりあえず】取り敢えず 【とりあえず】取敢えず 【とりあえず】

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    Examples

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      (たす)けてくれた(ひと)()りあえず(れい)()う。

      I will thank the person who helped me first of all. {at once, first of all, for the time being, for now}

      • N2

      (ゆび)()ったので、()りあえず絆創膏(ばんそうこう)()りました。

      I cut my finger, so for the time being, I put a band-aid on it. {at once, first of all, for the time being, for now}

      • N2

      先生(せんせい):「点数(てんすう)()いておいて、()りあえず合格(ごうかく)おめでとう!」

      Teacher: 'Let's put the score aside for now, congratulations on passing anyway!' {at once, first of all, for the time being, for now}

      • N2

      (のど)(かわ)いている会社(かいしゃ)(いん)が「()りあえずビール!」と注文(ちゅうもん)している。

      The thirsty office worker is ordering a beer first of all. {at once, first of all, for the time being, for now}

      • N2

      ()りあえず一人(ひとり)()きていけるとはいえ、(さび)しくならないとは(かぎ)らない。

      Even though I can manage to live alone for now, it doesn't mean I won't feel lonely. {at once, first of all, for the time being, for now}

      • N2
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