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  4. 平常

平常

heijō
normal, usual, ordinary

平常の生活に戻りたい

I want to return to my normal life.


general

Normal, usual, or ordinary state or condition

彼は平常心を保っている

He is keeping his composure.

平常の業務を続ける

To continue with normal operations.

Often used to describe a state of calm or routine.

Collocations

平常心composure平常の生活normal life平常通りas usual

Synonyms

普通通常日常

Antonyms

異常特別非日常

Related Phrases

平常心を保つphrase
to keep one's composure
平常通りphrase
as usual

Pro Tip

Common Usage

平常 is often used to describe a return to normalcy or routine.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

平常 can refer to both a normal state of affairs or a calm mental state.

Word Origin

Composed of '平' (flat, calm) and '常' (usual, always), indicating a steady, normal state.

Usage Notes

Often used to describe a return to routine or a calm state of mind.

Word Breakdown

平
flat, calm
root
+
常
usual, always
root
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