NichiDict

ひとまず

N2
一先ず
一まず
[hitomazu]
Illustration for 一先ず

Meanings

1.Adverb

for now; for the time being; for the present

2.Adverb

though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion

Examples

ひとまず全員の無事を確認しよう。

First, let's make sure everyone is safe.

ひとまずこれで作業を終わりにしよう。

Let's call it a day on the work for now.

興奮を抑えてひとまず落ち着いて状況を考えよう。

Let's rein in our excitement and calmly take stock for the moment.