通常

jōjō
normal, standard, usual

通常の手続きに従ってください

Please follow the normal procedure.


general

Normal, standard, or usual condition or state; what is typically expected.

この機械は通常の操作方法で使います

This machine is used in the usual way.

通常の価格で販売しています

We are selling it at the standard price.

Often used to describe what is expected or typical in a given situation.

Collocations

通常の手続きnormal procedure通常の価格standard price通常の操作normal operation

Related Phrases

通常の範囲phrase
within normal limits
通常の状態phrase
normal condition

Pro Tip

Common Usage

通常 is often used to describe what is expected or typical in a given situation, such as standard procedures or normal conditions.

Gold Rule

Contrast with Abnormal

通常 is often used to contrast with abnormal or exceptional situations, so pay attention to the context to understand what is being compared.

Word Origin

From Middle Chinese 通 (thuong, 'to pass through') + 常 (thjang, 'always'). The term originally referred to what was commonly passed through or accepted.

Usage Notes

Often used in formal or technical contexts to describe standard procedures, conditions, or expectations. Can also be used to contrast with exceptional or abnormal situations.

Word Breakdown

pass through, common
root
+
always, constant
root
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