GRAMMAR
〜振りに
for the first time in
Explanation
NOTE
〜振りに means for the first time in a stated interval of time — emphasizing that something happens again after a long absence.
3年振りに故郷に帰った。
I went back to my hometown for the first time in three years.
Attaches directly to a time-period noun (年, 月, 週間, 日, etc.).
NOTE
The interval can be specific (3年・2か月) or vague (久し・しばらく). The expression 久し振りに — meaning after a long time — is one of the most common fixed forms.
NOTE
It often carries a nostalgic or pleasantly surprised feeling — the reunion, return, or repetition feels meaningful because of the long gap.
NOTE
Attach 〜振りに directly to a noun expressing a duration. No particle goes between the time word and 振りに.
STRUCTURE
N辞
<ruby>振<rt>ぶ</rt></ruby>りに10年振りに高校の友達に会った。
Juunen buri ni koukou no tomodachi ni atta.
I met my high school friend for the first time in ten years.
久し振りに映画館へ行った。
Hisashi buri ni eigakan e itta.
I went to the cinema for the first time in a long while.
2か月振りに雨が降った。
Nikagetsu buri ni ame ga futta.
It rained for the first time in two months.
Practice exercises
1
帰る途中、1か月振りにケーキを買った。
On the way home, for the first time in a month, I bought a cake.
Answer
振りに
2
準備の最中、1年振りに友達から電話があった。
In the middle of preparing, for the first time in a year, a friend called.
Answer
振りに
3
未だに10年振りにあの瞬間を忘れられない。
Even now, for the first time in ten years, I still can't forget that moment.
Answer
振りに
4
数年振りに昔の友人に会った。
For the first time in several years, I met my old friend.
Answer
振りに
5
数十年振りに、伝統的な祭りが開催された。
For the first time in decades, a traditional festival was held.
Answer
振りに