Grammar - Grade 3 List View

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Grammar Point
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
n 
nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
adj-no 
adverb (fukushi)
adv 
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一応いちおう

more or less, though not quite satisfactorily, after a fashion, pretty much, roughly, so far as it goes

tentatively, for the time being

一応 + Sentence

一応 is an adverb used to indicate that something is done for the time being, tentatively, or to a certain satisfactory level, even if it is not perfect or final. It can also imply doing something for formality's sake or as a precaution.

Adverbial Use

In this structure, 一応 modifies the entire clause to show that the action or state is tentative, superficial, or sufficient for the current moment.

I have finished the report for now.

I checked the time just in case.

I can speak Japanese, more or less.

Note

一応 is often used when the speaker wants to be modest about their progress or when they want to emphasize that they have done the minimum required. It can also mean 'just in case' when performing a check or taking a precaution.

Words: 
一応いちおう
一往いちおう
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