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1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 暫 has 15 strokes and is associated with a temporary state lasting for some time.
• Basic usage: 暫く is read しばらく, and 暫定 is read ざんてい.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Duration and provisional decisions
  • 暫く会っていない means “have not met for a while.” The duration expressed by 暫く depends on context.
  • 暫定案 is a provisional plan put forward for the time being. 暫定 indicates a temporary state before final confirmation.