The first time B has been done in A (period of time)
B is not being done for the first time; rather, it's (usually) been quite a while since the subject performed the action.
- The first time B has been done in A (period of time) B is not being done for the first time; rather, it's (usually) been quite a while since the subject performed the action.
- The condition/state of A
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この前五年ぶりにいとこに会いました。
I saw my cousin the other day for the first time in five years.
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もうすぐ数年振りにアメリカに帰ります。
Very soon I'll be returning to America for the first time in several years.
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Basic Examples:
五年振りに (it's been 5 years since...)
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The condition/state of A
- The first time B has been done in A (period of time) B is not being done for the first time; rather, it's (usually) been quite a while since the subject performed the action.
- The condition/state of A
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山田さんの話振りからすると仕事がうまく行っていないようだ。
Based on how Mr. Yamada is talking, it seems that his job is not going well.
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新しくできたレストランの混雑振りには驚いたよ。
I was surprised at how crowded the new restaurant was.
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Basic Examples:
勉強振り (the state of studying)
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歩きっぷり (the act of walking)
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