久しぶり
ひさしぶり
hisashiburi
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 20 - JLPT N4

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久しぶり (ひさしぶり (hisashiburi)) means "A long time (since)". It is read ひさしぶり (hisashiburi). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

A long time (since)

Also : First in a long time

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Example Sentences

ひさしぶりに友達に会いました。

ひさしぶりにともだちにあいました。

I met my friend after a long time.

ひさしぶりに家族と一緒に食事をしました。

ひさしぶりにかぞくといっしょにしょくじをしました。

I had a meal with my family after quite a while.

Kanji in this word

久
Long time
Kunひさ.しい
Onきゅう、く
JLPT N2
振
Shake
Kunふ.る、ぶ.る、ふ.り
Onしん
JLPT N1

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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