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JLPT N3 Intermediate

取りあえず

「とりあえず」

For the time being; for now; first of all

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Other forms

取り敢えず less common kanji form
Adverb

"For now" / "First things first"

Indicates prioritizing a tentative or immediate action while leaving the final decision or other details for later.

Example

A お腹 すいた ね 。 何 食べる ?
B うーん 、 とりあえず ビール 頼もう か 。

[A:] I'm hungry. What should we eat? [B:] Hmm, let's just order a beer for now.

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取りあえず (とりあえず)
とりあえず
For the time being; for now; first of all
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