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VocabJLPT N2
temporary
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Definitions

  1. 1. temporary
  2. 2. provisional
  3. 3. fictitious
  4. 4. hypothetical
This word means "temporary" or "provisional," indicating that something is not final or official yet. It is used to describe placeholder names, temporary arrangements, or hypothetical situations, such as a working title for a project.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Look, even if I'm to blame, that's no excuse for the way you said it!

Sentence 2

Let's treat this as a temporary conclusion for now and wait for more data.

Sentence 3

Your reservation for this venue is currently tentative.

Sentence 4

Wait, the price is tentative — meaning it could still go up?

Sentence 5

Please note that this is a provisional response — is that all right?