Translation guide
Describes an idea, remark, or expression that is overused and consequently lacks freshness or impact. In Japanese, this is often expressed through words meaning 'commonplace', 'clichéd', or 'worn out'.
To say that a phrase, idea, or story is trite because it has been used too often.
The most common and neutral way to say something is trite, commonplace, or run-of-the-mill. Can be used for remarks, ideas, stories, etc.
His speech was trite.
Let's avoid trite expressions.
A slightly more formal or literary term for trite, stale, or hackneyed. Often used in writing or criticism.
The movie's plot is trite.
Literally 'worn out from use', this emphasizes that something has been used so much it has lost its freshness. Often modifies 表現 (expression) or 言葉 (word).
You should avoid trite metaphors.
Means commonplace, trite, or mediocre. Slightly old-fashioned or literary. Often used for ideas or expressions.
Only trite opinions were offered.
Specifically referring to a trite phrase, saying, or cliché.
ありきたり is the everyday word for 'commonplace' or 'trite', while 陳腐 is more emphatic and often used in critical writing. ありきたり can sometimes be neutral, just meaning 'ordinary', but context makes it negative.
ordinary daily life (not necessarily negative)
trite, stale daily life (clearly negative)
The speech was full of trite expressions.