How to use 一旦 (いったん)
Meaning of 一旦
The Japanese verb "一旦" (いったん, ittan) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- Once / For the time being: Indicates a temporary state or action that might change later.
- Example: 一旦、休憩しましょう。
- Translation: Let's take a break for now.
- Temporarily / Provisionally: Suggests something done as a temporary measure or interim step.
- Example: 一旦、契約を終了します。
- Translation: We will temporarily end the contract.
- Once / After: Used to indicate that something happens after a certain action or event.
- Example: 一旦、宿題を終えたら、遊びに行きましょう。
- Translation: Once I finish my homework, let's go out.
- To some extent / To a certain degree: Implies doing something to a certain point but not completely.
- Example: 一旦、話を聞いてみましょう。
- Translation: Let's listen to the story to some extent.
Learn 一旦 from Animes
Dialogue
（軍人１） ダメだ イズミ･カーティスは ―
(Soldier 1) No good, Izumi Curtis—
旦那と旅行に行っていて いつ戻るか分から んらしい
She's on a trip with her husband, no telling when she'll be back.
（軍人２） うーん 仕方ない
(Soldier 2) Hmm, can't be helped.
👉👉一旦 ブラッドレイ大総統の ところへ 報告しに戻るか
For now, shall we head back to report to Führer Bradley?
ブラッドレイ？
Bradley?