一応

Usage

一応 is used when an action/state is tentative or not quite complete, perfect or satisfactory. It is also used when an action is taken as a precaution. "For the time being; for now; tentatively; although not perfectly; sort of; just in case"

Examples

受付の仕事は一応私たちがやることになっています。 The reception work is, for now, something we are supposed to do.
このノートに書いてあることは全部覚えたと思うが、一応、もう一度見えておこう。 I think I've memorized everything written in this notebook, but just in case, let's go over it one more time.
パーティの準備は一応終わった。あとは飲み物を出すだけだ。 The party preparations are more or less finished. All that's left is to bring out the drinks.