noun
everyday language; plain speech
Refers to ordinary, unadorned language as opposed to literary or formal styles.
彼は平語でわかりやすく説明した。
He explained it in plain language so it was easy to understand.
noun
Abbreviation of 平家物語 (Heike Monogatari). Used mainly in literary or historical contexts.
See also: 平家物語
「平語」は平家物語の略称として使われることがある。
平語 is sometimes used as an abbreviation for The Tale of the Heike.