mediocrity; ordinary ability
Refers to a person of average or unremarkable talent, often contrasted with 天才 (genius). Can be used self-deprecatingly or to describe someone's modest capabilities.
Antonyms: 天才
He calls himself mediocre, but he's actually quite talented.
It's said that the difference between a genius and an ordinary person is the amount of effort.
genius; prodigy; natural gift
Compound of 凡 (mediocre, ordinary) and 才 (talent, ability). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common Sino-Japanese pattern for describing levels of ability.