とりあえず

adverb

first of all; right away; at once

Used when taking an immediate action before anything else, often in a situation where something needs to be done quickly.

• とりあえずビールをください。

  First of all, I'll have a beer.

• とりあえず病びょう院いんに行いったほうがいい。

  You should go to the hospital right away.

adverb

for now; for the time being; tentatively

Indicates a temporary measure or provisional decision, with the understanding that things may change later.

• とりあえずこの案あんで進すすめましょう。

  Let's proceed with this plan for now.

• とりあえずメールで返へん事じをしておいた。

  I replied by email for the time being.

adverb

anyway; at least

Used to suggest doing something as a minimal step or to move the conversation forward, often when the speaker wants to settle on a course of action.

• とりあえず話はなしだけでも聞きいてみよう。

  Anyway, let's at least hear what they have to say.

• とりあえず謝あやまっておけば大だい丈じょう夫ぶだよ。

  At least apologize and it'll be fine.