English–Japanese

“in a long time” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihisabisa

Example

久々に友達と会います。hisa bisa ni tomo dachi to a i ma su

I will see my friend for the first time in a long time.

Illustration for 久々 (in a long time)

How to say “in a long time” in Japanese

“In a long time” in Japanese is 久々 (hisabisa).

Marks a return to an action or meeting after enough time has passed for the gap itself to stand out.

Full entry for 久々: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 久々

今日は久々に家族と電話で話します。kyō wa hisa bisa ni ka zoku to den wa de hana shi ma su

Today, I will talk with my family on the phone for the first time in a long time.

Tips for using 久々

  • Unlike 久しぶり (hisashiburi), which can stand alone as a greeting, 久々 (hisabisa) usually modifies another expression, as in 久々に (hisabisa ni).

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