synonym Comparative
普通な
VS
平凡な
Differences Between "普通な" and "平凡な"
Option A
普通な
Meaning
ordinary, common, normal
Reading
ふつうな (futsuu na)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
それはごく普通な出来事です。
That is a very ordinary event.
Option B
平凡な
Meaning
ordinary, common, mediocre, plain
Reading
へいぼんな (heibonna)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は特別な才能はないが、平凡な毎日を幸せに過ごしている。
He doesn't have any special talents, but he lives a happy, ordinary life.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(ordinary, common, normal)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 普通な: When used as a 'na-adjective' (普通な), it describes something as typical or not special. (「普通な」のようにナ形容詞として使う場合、一般的で特別ではない様子を表します。)
- 平凡な: A な-adjective. Describes something or someone that is not special, unique, or remarkable in any way. Can sometimes carry a slightly negative or neutral connotation.
- 普通な: When used as a 'na-adjective' (普通な), it describes something as typical or not special. (「普通な」のようにナ形容詞として使う場合、一般的で特別ではない様子を表します。)
- 平凡な: A な-adjective. Describes something or someone that is not special, unique, or remarkable in any way. Can sometimes carry a slightly negative or neutral connotation.
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