人並み
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
ordinary; average; like most people
Describes something that is at the level of an average person, not particularly outstanding or inferior. Often used in expressions like 人並みに or 人並みの.
He is making more than an average effort.
I want an income that allows me to live like an ordinary person.
Usage patterns
- 人並みに〈動詞〉to do something to an ordinary, average degree, like most people
He works and rests just like an ordinary person.
- 人並みの〈事〉an ordinary, average kind of (life, happiness, etc.)
I want to have an ordinary kind of happiness.
- 人並み以上に〈動詞〉to do something more than the average person does
She puts in more effort than the average person.