普通
fūtsūadjectivenoun★Beginner
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
普
universal, general
root通
pass through, common
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