N1
ひきん (hikin)
卑近
familiar; common; commonplace; trivial; humble (often used to describe examples or topics)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used to describe examples, topics, or issues that are close at hand, easy to understand, and not grand or abstract. It can sometimes carry a slight implication of being too common or humble, but is generally used neutrally to mean "relatable" or "everyday." (身近でわかりやすいこと、日常的な例などを指す。複雑でない、一般的な事柄を説明する際に使われる。)
📝 Example Sentences
卑近な例を挙げて説明しましょう。
Let me explain using a familiar example.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "卑近"!
哲学のような難しい話でも、_______な例を使えば理解しやすくなる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「哲学のような難しい話」を「理解しやすくなる」ためには、「身近でわかりやすい」例（卑近な例）が適切です。
English: To make a "difficult topic like philosophy" "easier to understand," "familiar and easy-to-understand" examples (卑近な例) are appropriate.
English: To make a "difficult topic like philosophy" "easier to understand," "familiar and easy-to-understand" examples (卑近な例) are appropriate.
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