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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.
  1. 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.
  2. The condition/state of A
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この       いとこ        
I saw my cousin the other day for the first time in five years.
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もうすぐ      アメリカ       
Very soon I'll be returning to America for the first time in several years.

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ぶり
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(it's been 5 years since...)

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The condition/state of A
  1. 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.
  2. The condition/state of A
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                      ようだ  
Based on how Mr. Yamada is talking, it seems that his job is not going well.
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   できた                  
I was surprised at how crowded the new restaurant was.

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ANoun
ぶり
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(the state of studying)

AVerb: Stem
ぶり
AVerb: Stem
っぷり
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っぷり (the act of walking)

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Years Studied: since 2000
Studying: のため、だから
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this can be also used with time - 5りにあった。
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Wouldn't you say that's a somewhat different meaning, though, and should come under a separate entry on this page?
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Studying: のため、だから
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yeah, probably ^.^
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Added!
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