Word details
その場しのぎ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word その場しのぎ
Dictionary
Entry
1
stopgap; makeshift; temporary measure
Examples
その場しのぎの対策では麻薬中毒問題に切り込むことはできないでしょう。
Stopgap measures won't make a dent in drug addiction.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
場
12 strokes
Frequency: 52
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
location
place
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ば
凌
10 strokes
Frequency: 2423
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
endure
keep (rain)out
stave off
tide over
defy
slight
surpass
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しの.ぐ
其
8 strokes
Frequency: 1930
Grade 9
Meanings
that
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
ギ
ゴ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
それ
その
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