Vocab Info
N2 Adverb
取りあえずat once, first of all, for the time being, for now
Dictionary Definition
Adverb
1.
first of all, at once, right away
Usually written using kana aloneAdverb
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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助けてくれた人に取りあえずお礼を言う。
I will thank the person who helped me first of all. {at once, first of all, for the time being, for now}
指を切ったので、取りあえず絆創膏を貼りました。
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}
先生:「点数は置いておいて、取りあえず合格おめでとう!」
Teacher: 'Let's put the score aside for now, congratulations on passing anyway!' {at once, first of all, for the time being, for now}
喉が渇いている会社員が「取りあえずビール!」と注文している。
The thirsty office worker is ordering a beer first of all. {at once, first of all, for the time being, for now}
取りあえずは一人で生きていけるとはいえ、寂しくならないとは限らない。
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}
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