temporary in Japanese
temporary in Japanese is 一時的, 暫時, 暫く — temporary means lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
temporary in Japanese
一時的
Pronounced: ichijiteki
Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
暫時
Pronounced: zanji
Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
暫く
Pronounced: shibaraku
Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
What does "temporary" mean?
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adjective Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
"They found temporary housing after the flood."
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noun Someone hired for a short, fixed period rather than as a permanent employee.
"The agency sent over a temporary to cover reception during the holidays."
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temporary in a sentence
- They found temporary housing after the flood.
- It was only meant to be a temporary fix until we could afford a proper repair.
- The agency sent over a temporary to cover reception during the holidays.
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What is "temporary" in Japanese?
"temporary" in Japanese is 一時的, 暫時, 暫く. temporary means: Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
How do you pronounce 一時的?
"temporary" in Japanese is 一時的, pronounced "ichijiteki".
How do you use "temporary" in a sentence?
Example: "They found temporary housing after the flood." In Japanese, "temporary" is 一時的, 暫時, 暫く.
Are there other ways to say "temporary" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "temporary": 一時的, 暫時, 暫く.
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