ひとまず

hitomazu

for now, for the time being

Also:though not quite satisfactorily

AdverbJLPT N2

What does ひとまず mean?

ひとまず is a Japanese adverb meaning for now, for the time being in English. It can also be translated as though not quite satisfactorily depending on context. It is written as ひとまず in hiragana, and hitomazu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.

Example sentence

彼は打ち切って、ひとまず休息しようという動議を出した。

He made a motion that we stop and rest awhile.

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