間に合わせ (maniawase) Japanese meaning: makeshift | Kotomoraを
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使
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I used a box as a makeshift substitute for the broken chair.
This is just a stopgap tool, so it might break soon.
Usage patterns
間に合わせの〈物〉a makeshift ~ (used until something proper is available)
I used the broken pole as a makeshift support.
〈物〉を間に合わせに使うto use something as a stopgap
間に合わせで済ませるto get by with a makeshift solution
For today, I decided to just get by with a makeshift fix.
Expressions
間に合わせるmake do with; manage with; get by with · get done in time; have ready by; finish in time for
Since I was in a hurry, I used an old towel as a stopgap.
