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VocabJLPT N4

to elapse

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to pass (of time)
2. to elapse

This verb means for time to pass or elapse. It is used when describing how much time has gone by since a particular event, and it focuses on the passage of time itself rather than any action taken during that period.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

It hasn't even been a full day since I got here.

Sentence 2

It's been three days since you reached out and there's still no reply?

Sentence 3

How long has it been since you started working here?

Sentence 4

How many minutes has it been since we got to the station?

Sentence 5

"I'll be back in five minutes," I said, and stepped away from my seat.