What does 一応 mean?
一応 is a Japanese adverb meaning “for the time being” or “just in case” in English. It can also be translated as “more or less (roughly)” depending on context. It is written as 一応 in kanji, いちおう in hiragana, and ichiou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
一応傘を持っていこう。
Let's take an umbrella just in case.
宿題は一応終わった。
I've more or less finished my homework.