普通

• 読み: ふつう
• ローマ字: futsuu
• 漢字の分解: 普 (fu) — universal, widespread; 通 (tsuu/too) — pass through, common
• 発音: /ɸɯ.t͡sɯː/

意味

Normal; ordinary; regular; usual; average. Describes what is standard or expected in a given context.

Functions as a na-adjective, no-adjective, noun, and adverb. As an adverb: 普通は (normally/usually). Also used as a noun for the local train type (普通電車). Can sound dismissive if used carelessly — calling food or a gift 普通 might seem rude in some situations.

例文

1. 日本では普通、家の中で靴を脱ぎます。
2. 今日の天気は普通の秋の日ですね。
3. 普通の生活が一番幸せだと思います。

使い方ガイド

場面: daily life, transportation, opinions

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

Compound of 普 (fu, universal/widespread) and 通 (tsuu, pass through/common). Together they convey something that passes through everywhere — the ordinary and commonplace.

文化的背景

時代: Ancient

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal