Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
It's been a while
Japanese translation:
shibaraku deshita, gobusata shiteorimasu, o-hisashiburi desu
Aug 1, 2008 13:50
15 yrs ago
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English term
Nao
It's been a while
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I have watched a few dramas and i keep coming across a term that always translates to "It's been a while". Since i'm learning japanese and will be attending a course soon, i've been trying to learn as much as i can. Any help would be appreciated!! If possible could i please have both the kanji and romanji of this term ^^ Onegaishimasu!
Proposed translations
(Japanese)
| 5 +1 | shibaraku deshita, gobusata shiteorimasu, o-hisashiburi desu |
Troy Fowler
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| 4 | ごぶさた/久しぶり |
Aogara
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| 3 | 久しぶりだな |
cinefil
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Proposed translations
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shibaraku deshita, gobusata shiteorimasu, o-hisashiburi desu
(Sorry, but I'm on vacation and at an English only computer)
You can use three terms for this. Here they are in Romaji.
"Shibaraku deshita"
ENG: "It's been a while."
COMMENT: I personally think this phrase is closest to the common, conversational phrase, "It's been a while"
"Gobusata shiteorimasu"
ENG: A rather formal, "Long time, no see."
(in order of formality)
"O-hisashiburi desu"
"Hisashiburi desu"
"Hisashiburi"
ENG: "Long time, no see" / "It's been a while"
COMMENT: Very common phrase.
Maybe some other members can help out with the kanji/Japanese script for these phrases if they don't mind...
Kind regards,
Troy
You can use three terms for this. Here they are in Romaji.
"Shibaraku deshita"
ENG: "It's been a while."
COMMENT: I personally think this phrase is closest to the common, conversational phrase, "It's been a while"
"Gobusata shiteorimasu"
ENG: A rather formal, "Long time, no see."
(in order of formality)
"O-hisashiburi desu"
"Hisashiburi desu"
"Hisashiburi"
ENG: "Long time, no see" / "It's been a while"
COMMENT: Very common phrase.
Maybe some other members can help out with the kanji/Japanese script for these phrases if they don't mind...
Kind regards,
Troy
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Comment: "Hisashiburi is the one i was looking for! Thanks for your help ^^"
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久しぶりだな
hisashiburi dana
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ごぶさた/久しぶり
ご無沙汰（ごぶさた）, which comes from ごぶさたしております/ごぶさたしています, and 久（ひさ）しぶり both are frequently used as greetings in casual conversation. Women sometimes say お久しぶり as well.
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