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Definition and meaning of 一応 - いちおう in Japanese

いちおう一応
ichiou

N4

1.for the time being

Adverb

ここで一応に鞄を残すことができます。
You can leave your bag here for the time being.
いちおう一応
ichioo

N4

1.approximately or to some extent.

Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', Adverb (fukushi)

一応、予定通りに会議を開催します。
We will hold the meeting as scheduled, more or less.
一応、その問題は解決されたようです。
The issue seems to have been resolved, though not quite satisfactorily.
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2.temporarily or provisionally.

Noun, Adverb (fukushi)

一応、明日の予定はキャンセルしておきます。
I will tentatively cancel tomorrow's plans.
一応、彼女に電話をしてみることにした。
I decided to tentatively give her a call.
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3.as a precaution or for the time being.

Noun, Adverb (fukushi)

一応、雨が降らないといいけど、傘を持って行こう。
Just in case it doesn't rain, let's bring an umbrella.
一応、予定は変更されていないけど、確認してみよう。
Just in case, the schedule hasn't changed, but let's check.
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4.just in case or for now.

Noun, Adverb (fukushi)

一応、会議は明日の午後に予定されています。
The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, once.
一応、彼はその仕事を終えたと言っていました。
He said he finished the job, once.
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5.just in case or for now.

Place

一応、明日の予定は空いています。
Just in case, I am available for tomorrow's schedule.
一応、彼は来週の会議に出席する予定です。
Just in case, he is planning to attend next week's meeting.
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