数すう瞬しゅん

noun

a few moments; a few seconds

Formal or literary term for a very short span of time, similar to 一瞬 but emphasizing a small number of instants. Often used in written descriptions or elevated speech.

See also: 一瞬

• 数すう瞬しゅんの沈ちん黙もくの後あと、彼かれは口くちを開ひらいた。

  After a few moments of silence, he opened his mouth.

• その光こう景けいは数すう瞬しゅんのうちに消きえ去さった。

  The scene vanished in a few moments.