普通

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adjectivenounBeginner
formalinformal

Normal, ordinary, or average

これは普通の日です

This is an ordinary day.

普通の価格で販売しています

We are selling it at an ordinary price.

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Can be used as a noun (普通) or adjective (普通の)

formalinformal

Usually, generally, or typically

普通、朝7時に起きます

I usually wake up at 7 in the morning.

普通、この時間は混んでいます

This time of day is usually crowded.

Collocations

普通の人an ordinary person普通にnormally, as usual

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Related Phrases

普通にphrase
normally, as usual

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

普通 is often used to describe things that are standard or typical, and can be used both as a noun and an adjective.

Gold Rule

Adjective vs. Noun

When used as an adjective, it is followed by 'の' (普通の). As a noun, it stands alone (普通).

📖Word Origin

Composed of '普' (universal) and '通' (pass through), indicating something that is commonly accepted or standard.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used as a standalone noun or as an adjective with the particle 'の'. Often used to describe things that are standard or typical.

Word Breakdown

universal, general
root
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pass through, common
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