JLPT N3 Grammar: ～ぶり (How to say "for the first time in..." in Japanese)

The video tutorial introduces the concept of 'buri' in Japanese, which is used to express the feeling of a long time passing since an event. The speaker shares a personal story of reuniting with friends after three years and provides an example using weather patterns. The tutorial concludes with a discussion on time-related words.

When was the last time the speaker saw their friends?

How long had it been since the speaker and their friends were reunited?

What does the speaker mention about the weather recently?

What is the significance of the phrase 'for the first time' in the context of the text?

What time periods are mentioned in relation to the concept of time?