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オーソドックス (oosodokkusu) Japanese meaning: orthodox | Kotomora
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ほう
は
とても
オーソドックス
だ
。
His treatment method is very orthodox.
Let's solve the problem using a conventional approach.
Usage patterns オーソドックスな 〈 物もの 〉 a conventional/standard 〈thing〉 (method, style, design, etc.)
He prefers conventional tactics.
オーソドックスなやり 方かた the standard/tried-and-true way of doing something
Let's first try the conventional approach.
オーソドックスに 〈 動どう 詞し 〉 to do 〈verb〉 in a conventional/orthodox manner
This piece was performed in a conventional style.
Related words 正統 stresses legitimacy or being the authentic lineage, while オーソドックス simply means traditional and widely accepted without implying a claim to legitimacy.
伝統的 highlights a basis in long-standing tradition, whereas オーソドックス can describe anything mainstream and reliable, even in modern contexts.
標準的 is a neutral, technical term for meeting a standard, while オーソドックス adds a nuance of being time-tested and dependable.
Opposites 型破り describes something that breaks the mold or is unconventional, the opposite of オーソドックス, which follows established, standard patterns.
革新的 means innovative or radically new, contrasting with オーソドックス, which favors tried-and-true, conventional approaches.
Etymology Borrowed from English 'orthodox', ultimately from Greek 'orthos' (correct) and 'doxa' (opinion).
