ひとまず
Meanings
1
for now; for the time being; for the present
usually written using kana alone
Used when taking a temporary step, stopping point, or provisional judgment before dealing with the rest later.
It's late today, so let's go home for now.
We'll put that matter on hold for the time being.
2
after a fashion; more or less; not quite satisfactorily
usually written using kana alone
Indicates that something has reached a minimally acceptable or provisional state, while implying it may still be incomplete or imperfect.
I have finished writing the report after a fashion, but there is still a lot to fix.
The dish has become edible, at least.
Usage patterns
- ひとまず〜ておくto do something for now, leaving it as a temporary measure
Let's save this document for now.
- ひとまず安心するto feel relieved for the time being
Since her fever went down, we're relieved for now.
- ひとまずここまでto stop here for now (as a provisional stopping point)
Let's leave today's work here for now.
- ひとまず〈事〉が済むfor a matter to be provisionally finished or settled
The preparations for the move are provisionally done for now.