数分間

すうふんかん

Meanings

1. Expression a few minutes; for a few minutes; for a number of minutes; for a period of a few minutes; for several minutes

Kanji

• 数 number. Read as スウ.
• 分 minute. Read as フン.
• 間 interval. Read as カン.

Example sentences

• ほんのちょっとの道のりだから数分間でそこへ歩いて行ける。
  It's only a short way, so you can walk there in a few minutes.
• 数分間、お時間を割いていただけますか。
  Can you spare me a few minutes of your time?
• 数分間、時間をさいてくれませんか。助けていただきたいのですが。
  Can you spare me a few minutes? I need your help.

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