Adverb (fukushi), Suru verb
for a moment; for a minute
Usually written using kana alone
あなたは働きすぎです。しばらく座って楽にしなさい。You are working too hard. Sit down and take it easy for a while. Adverb (fukushi)
for a while; for some time
Usually written using kana alone
for the time being; for now
Usually written using kana alone
Interjection (kandoushi)
it's been a long time; long time no see
Usually written using kana alone
Also written 暫らく【しばらく】、姑く【しばらく】、須臾【しばらく】