Practise the thinking. Keep the judgement.
久しぶり (hisashiburi): For the first time in a while; long time no see
ひさしぶり
hisashiburi
Meaning
For the first time in a while; long time no see
Two original examples
お久しぶりです。お元気でしたか。
It has been a while. How have you been?
久しぶりに海へ行きました。
I went to the seaside for the first time in a while.
Usage and distinctions
久しぶり is used after an interval. お久しぶりです is a polite greeting; 久しぶりに modifies an action. The expression does not specify the interval’s exact length and is not the same as 初めて, “for the first time ever”.