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

その場しのぎその場凌ぎのばしのぎNoun~の Adj.Freq #29895
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

location, place

12 strokesFrequency 52JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ジョウチョウ

Kun

endure, keep (rain)out, stave off, tide over, defy, slight, surpass

10 strokesFrequency 2,423JLPT N1Grade 9

On

リョウ

Kun

しの.ぐ

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