Frequency rank: 841. – 842.
- more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion; pretty much; roughly; so far as it goes
- tentatively; for the time being
- just in case
- once
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; adverb (fukushi)
Generated: This usage indicates that something is done to a certain extent, but not thoroughly or perfectly.
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adverb (fukushi)
Generated: This usage indicates doing something temporarily or as a trial.
Generated: This usage implies doing something as a precautionary measure or to be safe.
Generated: This usage means "for one time" or "at once."
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Object] is more or less [Condition]
[Person] tentatively [Activity]
[Person] makes a rough [Plan]
[Person] explains the [Reason], more or less
[Person] makes a tentative [Suggestion]
Generated related terms (experimental)
いちおう一応【いちおう】
Refers to something done tentatively or for the time being, often suggesting a lack of thoroughness or completeness.
とりあえず【とりあえず】
Means "for the time being" or "for now," often used to suggest a temporary measure or initial step.
じゅんび準備【じゅんび】
Refers to preparation or getting ready, implying a more thorough or complete process.
かりに仮に【かりに】
Means "temporarily" or "for the sake of argument," often used to suggest a hypothetical situation.