当 分(とうぶん)

とうぶん

adverb, noun

for the time being, for a while

time-general

1. for the time being, for now, for a while

For an indefinite period starting from the present. Implies a temporary state that may change eventually.

当分(とうぶん)休(やす)みます。

I'll take a break for the time being.

当分(とうぶん)の間(あいだ)、出張(しゅっちょう)の予定(よてい)はない。

There are no business trip plans for the foreseeable future.

この天気(てんき)は当分(とうぶん)続(つづ)きそうだ。

This weather looks like it will continue for a while.

Usage: 当分(とうぶん) indicates a period starting from now with no specific end point. It suggests the situation is temporary but won't change in the near future.

Common collocations

当分(とうぶん)の間(あいだ): for the time being
当分(とうぶん)無理(むり): not possible for a while
当分(とうぶん)先(さき): not for a while yet

Note: Do not confuse with the homophone 等分(とうぶん) (equal division), which is a different word entirely.

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Added 2026.3.5 14:37 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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