N213/217

一応 ②

一応 + V(ます形/ている形/ておく)一応 + 〜です/〜だ一応 + Nである/です

Meanings

  • more or less
  • for the time being
  • tentatively
  • roughly

About this pattern

Explanation

一応 is used to indicate that something is done with a precaution, as a precautionary measure, or as a provisional or temporary arrangement. It conveys a sense of 'for now', 'just in case', or 'tentatively', rather than a definitive or final state. It often precedes actions that are not guaranteed to be permanent or fully settled, and is common in planning, confirmations, or when giving reassurances that are not absolute.

Learn in context

Example sentences

一応この資料を添付しておきます。

I'll attach this document for now, just in case.

一応、明日までに連絡しておく。

I'll contact you by tomorrow, just to be safe.

一応、今のうちに確認しておく。

I'll check it for the time being, to be safe.

一応、人数を把握しておく。

I'll take (note of) the number of people for the time being.