also: とうぶんのかん
expression, adverb
for the time being; for the present
Used to indicate that a situation or action will continue for a while, but not permanently. Often implies a temporary measure.
当分の間、この店は休業します。
This shop will be closed for the time being.
当分の間は今のアパートに住むつもりだ。
I plan to stay in my current apartment for the present.
Compound of 当分 (tōbun, 'for the time being') + の (attributive particle) + 間 (aida, 'period, while'). The reading かん for 間 is less common in this phrase.