かりそめ

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

temporary; fleeting; transient

Describes something that is not permanent, lasting only a short time. Often used in literary or reflective contexts.

• 人じん生せいはかりそめのものだ。

  Life is fleeting.

• かりそめの宿やどに泊とまる。

  Stay at a temporary lodging.

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

trifling; trivial; slight

Indicates something of little importance or value; often used with a negative nuance.

• かりそめのことに心こころを煩わずらわせるな。

  Don't worry about trifling matters.

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

careless; halfhearted; perfunctory

Describes an action done without seriousness or thoroughness; casual or indifferent attitude.

• かりそめの返へん事じをしてしまった。

  I gave a halfhearted reply.