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差し当たって (さしあたって) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

さしあたって

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Meanings

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adverb

for the time being; for now; at present

usually written using kana alone

Used to describe a temporary situation or immediate concern, often implying that things may change later. Similar to さしあたり, but slightly more formal or emphatic.

See also: さしあたり

さしあたって必ひつ要ようなものは水みずと食しょく料りょうです。
What we need for the time being is water and food.

Kanji

差distinction, difference, variation
当hit, right, appropriate

Similar words

さしあたり
Almost synonymous; さしあたって can sound slightly more formal or emphatic, while さしあたり is more common in everyday speech.
とりあえず
Both mean 'for now', but とりあえず is more casual and often implies a quick, provisional action, while さしあたって focuses on the immediate present situation.

Etymology

From the verb 差し当たる (さしあたる, 'to face directly, to be imminent'), in its te-form used adverbially. The exact historical derivation is straightforward; the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning.

さしあたって、この問もん題だいを解かい決けつしなければならない。

For now, we have to solve this problem.