English–Japanese
“just in case” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiichiō
Example
一応、かさを持っていきます。ichi ō ka sa o mo tte i ki ma su
I will take an umbrella just in case.
How to say “just in case” in Japanese
“Just in case” in Japanese is 一応 (ichiō).
Shows that something is done as a precaution or accepted for the present without strong commitment.
Example sentences with 一応
忘れないように、一応メモしておきます。wasu re na i yō ni ichi ō me mo shi te o ki ma su
I will make a note of it just in case I forget.
Tips for using 一応
- A speaker often uses 一応 (ichiō) to leave room for a later change while still saying what is true for now.