標準

• Reading: ひょうじゅん
• Romaji: hyoujun
• Kanji breakdown: 標 (hyou) — mark, sign; 準 (jun) — level, standard
• Pronunciation: /çjo.ɯ.dʑɯ.n/

Meaning

Standard; criterion; norm; model against which things are measured.

A noun describing an established reference point or benchmark. Commonly used in compound words like 標準語 (standard language) and 標準的 (standard, typical). Often appears in technical, educational, and quality-control contexts.

Examples

1. 標準的な日本語を学びたい。 I want to learn standard Japanese.
2. この製品は国際標準に合っている。 This product meets international standards.
3. 標準より少し大きいサイズを選んだ。 I chose a size that's a little bigger than standard.

Usage Guide

Context: education, industry, quality control

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 標 (mark, sign, indicator) and 準 (level, standard). Together they express the concept of a reference mark or established level.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal