VocabJLPT N2
current
の-AdjectiveNounAdverbSuru Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. current
  2. 2. urgent
  3. 3. to confront (an issue)
  4. 4. for the meantime
An expression meaning "for the time being" or "for now," used to describe dealing with an immediate situation or focusing on current matters. It suggests that the situation may change in the future but this is how things will be handled at present.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I shared with the team, "We'll go with this approach for now."

Sentence 2

So, want to try running with this rule for the time being?

Sentence 3

Until I'm feeling better, I'll hold off on exercise for now.

Sentence 4

I'm feeling a bit under the weather, so I'm laying off the booze for a while.

Sentence 5

The budget is tight, so I'll be putting travel on hold for now.