さしずめ
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Meanings
1
after all; in the end; when all's said and done
usually written using kana alone
Used to express a conclusion or outcome after considering various factors, often with a sense of resignation or inevitability.
After thinking about it a lot, I suppose this is the best way after all.
He's a habitual latecomer, so in the end he'll probably be late today too.
2
for the time being; at present
usually written using kana alone
Indicates a temporary or current state, often implying that things may change later. Less common than sense 1.
For the time being, let's leave it as it is and see how things go.