し
 
ば
 
ら
 
く

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
しばらく ✔
しばら
暫
 
く
暫く しばらく ✔
しば
暫
 
ら
 
く
暫らく しばらく
しばら
姑
 
く
姑く しばらく
しばらく
須臾
須臾 しばらく