とりあえず

Also written 取り敢えず, 取りあえず

Meanings

1. Adverb first of all; at once; right away
2. for now; for the time being; tentatively
3. anyway; at least

Example sentences

• とりあえず君は私たちのところにいてもいいよ。
  You can stay with us for the time being.
• 運転手は答えた。「まぁ、とりあえず運転免許でも取りたいと思います」
  "Well, I guess I'm going to get a driver's license," he answered.
• とりあえずこれをやってしまおう。
  Let's do this first of all.
• とりあえず、あたりさわりのない話をしておいたよ。
  I steered clear of sensitive topics.
• いつまでも思い悩まないで、とりあえず動いてみたら。案ずるより産むが易しだよ。
  I'd stop worrying about it and take some action. The anxiety that comes from doing nothing is worse than any danger you might face.

Common phrases

• とりあえずやってみる
• とりあえずやる
• とりあえず置く
• とりあえず買う

Words containing とりあえず

• とるものもとりあえず without a moment's delay

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