一時的

• Reading: いちじてき
• Romaji: ichijiteki
• Kanji breakdown: 一 (ichi) — one; 時 (ji) — time; 的 (teki) — -like, -al
• Pronunciation: /i.tɕi.dʑi.te.ki/

Meaning

Temporary; transitory; short-lived. Describes something that lasts only for a limited time.

A na-adjective ending in 的 formed from 一時 (ichiji, temporary/momentary). Common patterns: 一時的な現象 (a temporary phenomenon), 一時的に中断する (to suspend temporarily). Often contrasted with 永久 (permanent) or 恒久的 (perpetual). Used in medicine, business, and everyday contexts.

Examples

1. この痛みは一時的なものだから心配しないで。 This pain is only temporary, so don't worry.
2. 一時的に道路が通行止めになっている。 The road is temporarily closed to traffic.
3. 景気の回復は一時的なものに過ぎない。 The economic recovery is nothing more than temporary.

Usage Guide

Context: medicine, business, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 一時 (ichiji, one time/temporary — from 一 'one' + 時 'time') and 的 (teki, -like). Together, 'having the quality of being for one time' — something limited in duration.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal