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VocabJLPT N4
just in case
Nounの-AdjectiveAdverbPlace

Definitions

  1. 1. more or less
  2. 2. though not quite satisfactorily
  3. 3. tentatively
  4. 4. just in case
This adverb means "for now," "just in case," or "tentatively," suggesting that an action is being done as a precaution or as a minimum effort. It implies something is done not perfectly or definitively, but at least to cover the basics. For example, you might say you checked something "just to be safe" using this word.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hmm, I think I kind of get it, but I'm not really sure.

Sentence 2

Hey, can you kind of keep this between us?

Sentence 3

You say "it's basically done," but isn't it still in the middle?

Sentence 4

Hey, can we just call this done for now?

Sentence 5

That place is decent enough — cheap, but the food's nothing special, right?