How to Say ‘For the time being’ in Japanese
とりあえず
toriaezu
[toh-ree-ah-EH-zoo]
💬 Usage Tip: Use とりあえず for a provisional choice, like とりあえず四名で "four for now". It's also famous from とりあえずビール "a beer to start" when ordering.
Phrase Breakdown
とりあえず
toriaezu
[toh-ree-ah-EH-zoo]
for the time being; first of all
Means doing something provisionally for now, before details are settled.
とりあえずビールをください。
Beer for now, please.
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