ひとまず
ひとまず
adverb
for now, for the time being
1.
for now, for the time being, first
Temporarily, as a first step before dealing with other matters.
ひとまず休憩しよう。
Let's take a break for now.
ひとまず安心した。
I'm relieved for the time being.
ひとまずこれで完了だ。
This is done for now.
ひとまず means "for now" or "for the time being," indicating a temporary stopping point before addressing remaining matters.
USAGE:
Implies that more may need to be done later, but this is sufficient as a first step or interim measure.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ひとまず休憩しよう: let's take a break for now
- ひとまず安心した: I'm relieved for the time being
- ひとまずこれで: this will do for now
- ひとまず報告します: I'll report for now (with more to follow)
CONTRAST:
- とりあえず: for the time being (more casual)
- 一応: tentatively, just in case
- 当面: for the present (formal)