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いちおう
Meanings
Adverb
Adjective (の)
Noun
1. more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion; pretty much; roughly; so far as it goes; technically
Though they still looked dissatisfied, the two seemed to accept it, more or less.
Adverb
Noun
2. tentatively; for the time being
3. just in case
Just in case, it might be better to check.
4. once
Alt. forms
一いち応おう
93%
いちおう
6%
一いち往おう
Pitch accent
い
ちおう
Top 14400
Used in: 645
Composed of
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
agreement; affirmative; aye; yes; OK
Examples (17 in total)
After all, I'm technically a soldier too.
I'll introduce you to everyone, just in case.
I'll write down the address, just in case.
I'll go ahead and take a spear, just in case.
I think it's fine, but I'll warn you just in case.
A place to live has been secured, at least for now.
In that case, it makes sense, at least in principle.
It is true that alcohol is being served, at least in a sense.
I managed to secure an appointment, at least.
Since this is technically a security mission, I must report.
Just so you know, I'm not a pervert.
In the game, I was using polite language, more or less.
For what it's worth, it's a special edition made to match the price.
It seems that he possesses the ability to work, at least to some extent.
I am, at least, aware that I am asking for something unreasonable.
Though they still looked dissatisfied, the two seemed to accept it, more or less.
It is smaller and thinner than the original, but it looks like a proper needle, at least.