Lexical entry

テンポラリー

tenporarii

Temporary; lasting only for a limited time.

Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSemantic ShiftSource uncertain

Meaning

Used for something that is not permanent and applies only for a short period or as a stopgap measure.

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アドホック

Done or created for a specific case, often temporarily.

ショートステイ

Short-term stay or care, especially for temporary placement in a facility.

レイオフ

Temporary or permanent termination of employment.

ペーパータトゥー

A temporary tattoo applied using a paper transfer or sticker.

タトゥーシール

A decorative sticker applied to the skin to mimic a real tattoo temporarily.

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