人ひとの常つね

expression, noun

human nature; the way people are

A set phrase meaning 'it is human nature' or 'that's just how people are'. Often used to express resignation or understanding about universal human behavior.

• 過あやまちを犯おかすのは人ひとの常つねだ。

  It is human nature to make mistakes.

• 美うつくしいものに惹ひかれるのは人ひとの常つねである。

  Being drawn to beautiful things is just human nature.