「ぶり」- Indicating Time Intervals
Explanation
Indicates that something is happening again after a certain period of time.
Grammar Pattern
| Grammar Point | Connection | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 〜ぶり | Noun + ぶり（に） | Indicates that something is happening again after a certain period of time, emphasizing the time interval. |
Meaning
〜ぶり expresses that something is happening again after a certain period of time, emphasizing the time interval. This interval can be days, months, years, or even longer, as long as the speaker feels it is a "long-awaited" interval, 〜ぶり can be used.
Basic Usage
〜ぶり is usually attached to time-related nouns to indicate how long it has been since something last happened. For example, "十年ぶり" means "for the first time in ten years," and "一週間ぶり" means "for the first time in a week."
Examples
彼女 に会 うのは10年 ぶりだ。- Kanojo ni au no wa 10-nen buri da.
- It's been ten years since I last saw her.
- １
週間 ぶりにお風呂 に入 った。 - 1-shuukan buri ni ofuro ni haitta.
- It's been a week since I last took a bath.
- ５
年 ぶりに帰国 したら、すっかり変 わった地元 の様子 に驚 かされた。 - 5-nen buri ni kikoku shitara, sukkari kawatta jimoto no yousu ni odorokasareta.
- When I returned to my hometown after five years, I was completely surprised by how much it had changed.
Deep Dive
〜ぶり not only indicates the length of time but also conveys a sense of "long-awaited." This feeling is subjective and can apply to both short and long periods. For example:
彼 に会 うのは高校 卒業 以来 、６年 ぶりだ。- Kare ni au no wa koukou sotsugyou irai, 6-nen buri da.
- It's been six years since I last saw him after graduating from high school.
Comparison and Differences
Both 〜ぶり and 〜以来（いらい） can indicate time intervals, but 〜ぶり emphasizes something happening again, while 〜以来 emphasizes a continuous state from a certain point in time.
| Grammar Point | Emphasis | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 〜ぶり | Something happening again | |
| 〜以来 | Continuous state |
Real-Life Scenarios
In everyday conversations, 〜ぶり is often used to express a sense of "long-awaited," whether it's meeting someone, doing something, or going somewhere.
Dialogue:
- A：お
久 しぶりです！元気 でしたか？ - O-hisashiburi desu! Genki deshita ka?
- Long time no see! How have you been?
- B：お
久 しぶりです！元気 ですよ。あなたは？ - O-hisashiburi desu! Genki desu yo. Anata wa?
- Long time no see! I'm doing well. How about you?
Summary
〜ぶり is a very practical Japanese grammar point used to indicate that something is happening again after a certain period of time. It not only expresses the length of time but also conveys a sense of "long-awaited."
ぶり - Indicating Manner or State
Explanation
Indicates "the way of..." or "the state of...".
Grammar Pattern
| Grammar Point | Connection | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Verb dictionary form + ぶり | Verb dictionary form + ぶり | Indicates the manner or state of the action described by the verb. |
| Noun + ぶり | Noun + ぶり | Indicates the state or appearance described by the noun. |
Basic Usage
- Verb dictionary form + ぶり: Indicates the manner or state of the action described by the verb.
- Noun + ぶり: Indicates the state or appearance described by the noun.
Examples
彼 の話しぶりに気 に入 らない。- Kare no hanashi-buri ni ki ni iranai.
- I don't like the way he talks.
彼 の働きぶりは素晴 らしい。- Kare no hataraki-buri wa subarashii.
- His way of working is excellent.
最近 、彼女 の活躍ぶりが目立 っている。- Saikin, kanojo no katsuyaku-buri ga medatte iru.
- Lately, her active presence has been noticeable.
Notes
- 「ぶり」used in the middle of a sentence:
彼 の話しぶりに気 に入 らない。 - 「ぶりだ」used at the end of a sentence:
彼 の話しぶりだ。
Summary
「ぶり」is a Japanese grammar point used to indicate the manner or state of something. It is primarily used to describe someone's behavior or the state of something. Pay attention to its connection rules when using it.