adverb, takes する

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. for a moment, for a minute.

adverb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. for a while, for some time.
  2. for the time being, for now.

interjection

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. it's been a long time, long time no see.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
しばらく
 
暫く しばらく
 
 
暫らく しばらく
 
姑く しばらく
須臾
須臾 しばらく