adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
for a moment; for a short while
Indicates a brief duration, often used when asking someone to wait or when describing a short pause.
しばらくお待ちください。
Please wait a moment.
しばらく考えてから返事をした。
I thought for a moment and then replied.
adverb
Refers to a somewhat longer, indefinite period. Often used when describing a state or action that continues for a while.
しばらく日本に住んでいました。
I lived in Japan for a while.
彼はしばらく黙っていた。
He was silent for some time.
adverb
Used when a temporary measure or state is expected to last for an unspecified period, often implying that things may change later.
しばらくはこのままでいこう。
Let's leave it like this for now.
しばらく様子を見ましょう。
Let's see how things go for the time being.
interjection
long time no see; it's been a while
Interjection used when meeting someone after a long absence. Often used alone or in the phrase しばらくですね.
しばらく！元気だった？
Long time no see! How have you been?
しばらくですね。お変わりありませんか。
It's been a while. Have you been well?