普通
これは普通の日です。
This is an ordinary day.
Normal, standard, or average in quality, quantity, or degree; not special or exceptional.
普通の服を着ています。
I'm wearing ordinary clothes.
普通の価格で売っています。
It's being sold at a normal price.
Often used to describe something that is neither particularly good nor bad, just standard.
Common, typical, or usual; what is expected in a given situation.
普通、朝ごはんを食べます。
Normally, I eat breakfast.
普通は、この時間に電車が来ます。
Normally, the train comes at this time.
Can be used to describe habits or typical behavior.
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Adverb Usage
When used as an adverb (普通に), it means 'normally' or 'ordinarily,' as in '普通に働く' (to work normally).
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Context Matters
The meaning can shift slightly depending on context—whether describing objects, behavior, or expectations.
Word Origin
Composed of '普' (universal, general) and '通' (pass through, common), literally meaning 'what passes through universally.'
Usage Notes
Can be used as a noun (普通) or an adjective (普通の). When used as an adverb (普通に), it means 'normally' or 'ordinarily.'