数分
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Meanings
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several minutes; a few minutes
Used to indicate a short, indefinite amount of time, typically between two and ten minutes.
It's a few minutes' walk to the station.
I'll call you again in a few minutes.
Usage patterns
- 数分で〈動詞〉to do something within a few minutes
If you use a microwave, you can warm it up in just a few minutes.
- 数分待つto wait a few minutes
It's a little crowded, so please wait a few minutes.
- 数分かかるto take a few minutes (to do something)
It takes a few minutes to walk to the station.