久しぶり

ひさしぶり
Alternative writings: 久し振り
JLPT:N4
Frequency:
1

Indicates that a long time has passed since something last occurred; used in phrases like 'for the first time in a long time' or 'it's been a while since...'.

Noun Taking 'の'Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

久しぶりの休みで家族とゆっくり過ごした。

On my first day off in a long time, I spent a relaxing time with my family.

彼に会うのは本当に久しぶりだった。

It had really been a long time since I last saw him.

久しぶりに映画館へ行ったら、雰囲気が変わっていた。

I went to the movie theater for the first time in a long while, and the atmosphere had changed.

2

A greeting meaning 'it's been a long time' or 'long time no see', used when meeting someone after a long interval.

Expression

Examples

A: 久しぶり!元気だった? B: 久しぶり!元気だよ。

A: Long time no see! How have you been? B: Long time no see! I've been well.

お久しぶりです。ずっとお会いしたかったです。

It's been a long time. I've wanted to see you for a while.

久しぶりですね。最近どうしていましたか?

It's been a while. How have you been lately?

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