Vocabulary

What does ひとまず (hitomazu) mean?

ひとまず means for now, for the time being.

Quick facts
Readingひとまず
Romajihitomazu
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
ひとまず
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkhitomazu

for now, for the time being

Example sentences

  • Let's take a break for now.

  • For now, let's end it here.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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