ひとまず

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(きゅうけい)しよう: let's take a break for now
• ひとまず安心(あんしん)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(ほうこく)します: I'll report for now (with more to follow)

Similar words

• とりあえず: for the time being (more casual)
• 一応(いちおう): tentatively, just in case
• 当面(とうめん): for the present (formal)