取りあえず (Toriaezu) is a Japanese adverb meaning “first of all, at once, right away, for now”.
Meanings
- adverbfirst of all; at once; right away
- adverbfor now; for the time being; tentatively
- adverbanyway; at least
Examples
とりあえずこれをやってしまおう。
Let's do this first of all.
とりあえず、応急処置をしておきます。
First of all, I'll apply first aid.
とりあえず君は私たちのところにいてもいいよ。
You can stay with us for the time being.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).