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一旦いったん (ittan)

once, for a moment, temporarily

  • JLPT N2
  • adverb
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  • #5293 most frequent

Meaning

一旦 (いったん, ittan) is a JLPT N2 adverb meaning “once, for a moment, temporarily”.

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Example sentences 12

疲つかれたでしょう、一旦いったん休やすみましょう。

You must be tired; let's take a rest for a while.

いったん結婚けっこんしたらおしまいだよ。

Once you are married, you are done for.

いったんしたことは元もとどおりにならない。

What is done cannot be undone.

いったん始はじめたら、やり続つづけてください。

Once you start, carry it on.

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