久しぶり
Meanings
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
Used as a noun or adjectival noun to describe something happening after a long interval. Often appears in phrases like 久しぶりに or 久しぶりの.
I watched a movie for the first time in a long time.
The garden was refreshed by the first rain in a long time.
it's been a long time; long time no see
A set greeting expression used when meeting someone after a long absence. Often preceded by お for politeness (お久しぶりです).
See also: お久しぶり
Long time no see! How have you been?
It's been a long time. Have you been well?
Usage patterns
- 久しぶりに〈動詞〉to do something for the first time in a long while
I exercised for the first time in a long while.
- 久しぶりの〈物〉the first ... in a long time
It's my first day off in a long time, and I'm really happy.
- 〈人〉に久しぶりに会うto meet someone for the first time in a long while
I ran into an old friend at the station for the first time in ages.
- お久しぶりですねlong time no see (polite greeting)
Long time no see! Have you been well?
Expressions
- お久しぶりlong time no see; it's been a while