Translation of Japanese word "久しぶりに" to English
久しぶりに
ひさしぶりに
[hisashiburini]
IPA: /hisashi(bu)rini/
How to use
久しぶりに (hisashiburi ni) — 'after a long time / for the first time in a while'. 久しぶりに会う — meet after a long time. お久しぶりです — Long time no see!
🇬🇧 English
after a long time
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 久しぶりに
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ひさしぶりに
Romaji Transcription: hisashiburini
Example Sentences
彼は久しぶりに友達と会いました。
かれはひさしぶりにともだちといいました。
He met his friends for the first time in a long time.
彼女は久しぶりに本を読みました。
かのじょはひさしぶりにほんをよみました。
She read a book for the first time in a long time.
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Common phrases
- 久しぶりの再会— reunion after a long time
Frequency rank: #972 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "久しぶりに" mean?▼
The Japanese word "久しぶりに" means "after a long time" in English.
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The word "久しぶりに" is read as "ひさしぶりに" (hisashiburini). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼は久しぶりに友達と会いました。".
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