I was wondering what 一応 would mean in this context. always had trouble
grasping the concept of this word.

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grammar word-choice
meaning of 一応 at the beginning of a sentence
一応 means something is not meeting a high standard, but should largely meet the
minimum requirements. Similarly, it's used when something barely manages to
qualify as something.

E.g.

  * 急に雨が降ってきたので、一応窓だけは閉めておきました（床は見なかったのでまだ濡れているかもしれません）。
  * （アルバイトばかりしているのでフリーターだと思われるかもしれませんが）一応大学生です。

It's also used to 謙遜. For example: `一応社長やらせてもらってます` to appear less arrogant
compared to just saying `社長やってます`.

Conversely, it can also be associated with indicating that someone has a
higher social status (like in this specific case). Here, the 先輩 describes
whatever was done for the 後輩 was "一応". This subtly reinforces the relationship
between the two.

If the 後輩 would use 「一応」to the 先輩 instead, it shows they are close or have
almost equal standing to each other. If not, it would sound rude. E.g. if the
後輩, who just joined the club said 「楽器一応拭いときました」, then it would be rude and
生意気.
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