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Definition and meaning of 一旦 - いったん in Japanese

いったん一旦
ittan

N4

1.once, for a while

Adverb

疲れたでしょう、一旦休みましょう。
You must be tired; let's take a rest for a while.
いったん一旦
ittan

N4

1.at the moment when something happens.

Adverb (fukushi)

一旦出発したら、途中で止まらないよ。
Once we depart, we won't stop along the way.
一旦決めたら、後悔しないようにね。
Once you decide, make sure you don't regret it.
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2.briefly or temporarily, for a short time.

Adverb (fukushi)

一旦外に出て、新鮮な空気を吸いましょう。
Once you go outside, take a deep breath of fresh air.
一旦休憩して、リフレッシュする時間を取りましょう。
Take a break once and refresh yourself.
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3.once or in case.

Noun

一旦、私は散歩に出かけました。
Once, I went out for a walk.
一旦、雨がやんだら出かけよう。
Once the rain stops, let's go out.
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4.once or in case of.

Place

一旦出発したら、途中で止まらないよ。
Once we depart, we won't stop along the way.
一旦決めたら、後悔しないようにね。
Once you make a decision, make sure you don't regret it.
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hanabi

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