synonym Comparative
平凡
VS
公共
Differences Between "平凡" and "公共"
Option A
平凡
Meaning
ordinary, common, commonplace
Reading
へいぼん (heibon)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は平凡な人生を送っている。
He lives an ordinary life.
Option B
公共
Meaning
public, common
Reading
こうきょう (kōkyō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
公共の場所では静かにしましょう。
Let's be quiet in public places.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(ordinary, common, commonplace)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 平凡: Describes something or someone that is not special, unique, or outstanding; average. Often used to express a lack of extraordinary qualities or something that is mundane.
- 公共: Refers to things related to the general public or shared by society. Often used in compounds like 公共交通機関 (public transportation). 「公共の場所」のように使われます。
- 平凡: Describes something or someone that is not special, unique, or outstanding; average. Often used to express a lack of extraordinary qualities or something that is mundane.
- 公共: Refers to things related to the general public or shared by society. Often used in compounds like 公共交通機関 (public transportation). 「公共の場所」のように使われます。
Want to boost your Japanese vocabulary?
Project Eagle automatically tracks and targets your weak words using AI. Practice thousands of operational exams completely for free!