暫時

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 暫時 is read as ざんじ and functions as a noun or adverbial expression meaning for a while or temporarily.
• Basic usage: Waiting briefly appears in 暫時待つ, while suspending a meeting appears in 暫時中断する.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A temporary period
  • It marks an action or state as lasting only for a limited time rather than permanently.
• Difference from しばらく
  • しばらく is common in everyday conversation, while 暫時 readily suits formal notices or meeting contexts.