久々(ひさびさ)

ひさびさ
noun, adverb
after a long time; for the first time in a while
informaltime-general
1. after a long interval; for the first time in a while
Indicates that something is happening for the first time after a long period. Most often used as 久々(ひさびさ)に (after a long time) or 久々(ひさびさ)の (long-awaited).
久々(ひさびさ)に友達(ともだち)に会(あ)った。
I met a friend for the first time in a while.
久々(ひさびさ)の晴天(せいてん)で洗濯(せんたく)がはかどった。
With the first clear sky in a while, the laundry got done quickly.
久々(ひさびさ)に実家(じっか)に帰(かえ)ったら、庭(にわ)の木(き)がずいぶん大(おお)きくなっていた。
When I went back to my parents' home after a long time, the garden tree had grown quite a lot.

A casual word indicating that a long time has passed since something last happened. Nearly always used as 久々(ひさびさ)に (adverbial) or 久々(ひさびさ)の (modifier).

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 久(ひさ)しぶり: after a long time — very close in meaning and more common; 久々(ひさびさ) sounds slightly more casual and is used more often adverbially
  • しばらくぶり: after a while — similar, with しばらく (a while) as the time span

Related Words

Compare: 久(ひさ)しぶり (after a long time)
Compare: 無沙汰(ぶさた) (not contacting for a while, neglecting correspondence)
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Added 2026.5.17 13:06 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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