一応
いちおう
ichiou
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 74 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

一応 (いちおう (ichiou)) means "Roughly". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Roughly

Also : More or less · After a fashion

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Example Sentences

一応、じかんがありません。

いちおう、じかんがありません。

However, I don't have time.

一応、まいにちべんきょうします。

いちおう、まいにちべんきょうします。

Therefore, I study every day.

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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