JLPT N3 Intermediate
一旦
For the time being, temporarily, or once.
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いったん hiragana form, very common
1 Adverb
For now" / "Temporarily
Describes a temporary action or state adopted for the time being, with the understanding that it is not final.
Example
話 が まとまらない ので 、 一旦 休憩 し ましょう 。
Since we can't reach an agreement, let's take a break for now.
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2 Adverb
Once...
Emphasizes that once a certain condition is met or an action takes place, a specific consequence inevitably follows.
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