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かり
Alternative writings: 仮り
JLPT:N1
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1

Indicates something temporary or provisional; used to denote a tentative or interim state (as a prefix or noun).

Noun Taking 'の'Prefix

Examples

会議は仮の予定で来週に設定しておきます。

I'll set the meeting tentatively for next week.

彼は仮住まいに数か月だけ滞在した。

He stayed in temporary accommodation for only a few months.

仮のバージョンなので、まだ不具合が残っているかもしれない。

Because it's a provisional version, there may still be bugs.

2

Indicates something fictitious or assumed, such as a fictitious name or alias; a name or identity used temporarily or for disguise.

Noun Taking 'の'

Examples

小説では主人公に仮の名前が与えられている。

In the novel, the protagonist is given a fictitious name.

匿名の寄付者には仮名で対応した。

The anonymous donor was handled under a pseudonym.

3

Denotes a hypothetical or theoretical situation; used when assuming something for the sake of argument (e.g., 'assuming that...').

Noun Taking 'の'

Examples

仮に王が存在したとしても、この証拠だけでは証明できない。

Even if we assume a king existed, this evidence alone cannot prove it.

仮定の話をするなら、もっと条件を明確にしよう。

If we're talking hypothetically, let's clarify the conditions more.

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