How to say "interim" in Japanese

• 仮かりCommon
  no-adjective, prefixCovers the general sense of 'interim' as something temporary or tentative, including provisional versions standing in for a final one. The nuance is that the thing is not yet fixed or permanent and may be replaced later.
  仮かりのブリッジをいれます。↗

  You'll need a temporary bridge.
• 臨時りんじJLPT N2approx.Common
  no-adjectiveBest for an interim arrangement set up for a particular occasion or unusual circumstance, such as a special or emergency measure. The nuance is responding to a specific situation rather than simply not being final.
  私はその会社かいしゃで臨時りんじの仕事しごとを得えた。↗

  I got a temporary job at the firm.
• 暫定ざんていCommon
  no-adjectiveCovers an interim measure adopted until a definitive decision can be made, as in a provisional ranking, figure, or agreement. The nuance is that a final version is expected but not yet settled.
  社しゃの弁護士べんごしに暫定ざんてい合意ごういの内容ないようを吟味ぎんみしてもらおう。↗

  We'll have our firm's attorneys look through the provisional agreement.

Use 臨時 for interim/temporary arrangements made for an emergency or special occasion, 暫定 for provisional measures awaiting a final decision, and 仮 for the general sense of something temporary or tentative.

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• 仮かりtemporary
• 臨時りんじtemporary
• 暫定ざんていprovisional
• 暫定的ざんていてきprovisional
• 中間ちゅうかんinterim