一応

いちおう
Alternative writings: 一往
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

More or less; not completely satisfactory but adequate — indicates something is done or true to some degree.

NounNoun Taking 'の'Adverb

Examples

一応準備はできたが、まだ確認したいことがある。

I'm more or less ready, but there's still something I want to check.

この答えで一応合っていると思う。

I think this answer is more or less correct.

その説明で一応納得した。

I was satisfied with that explanation for now.

2

Tentatively; for the time being — doing something as a temporary measure.

NounAdverb

Examples

一応スケジュールを仮に決めておきます。

I'll tentatively set the schedule for now.

予定がはっきりするまで一応待ってください。

Please wait for the time being until the plans are clear.

とりあえず一応それで進めておこう。

For now, let's proceed with that tentatively.

3

Just in case — doing something as a precaution.

NounAdverb

Examples

雨が降るかもしれないから一応傘を持って行こう。

It might rain, so let's take an umbrella just in case.

一応パスワードを控えておいた方がいい。

You should write down the password just in case.

念のため一応コピーを取っておいた。

I made a copy just in case.

4

Once; at least once — used to indicate something happened or was tried one time.

NounAdverb

Examples

以前に一応会ったことがあるはずだ。

I should have met him at least once before.

その話は一応聞いておいた方がいい。

You should hear that story at least once / once for reference.

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