凡庸
Meanings
1
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
mediocre; ordinary; commonplace; banal
Describes something or someone as lacking distinction, being average or unremarkable. Often carries a slightly negative or dismissive tone, implying a lack of exceptional quality or talent.
His work was mediocre and didn't leave a particular impression.
I don't want to end up as an ordinary person.
Usage patterns
- 凡庸な〈人〉an unremarkable/mediocre person
He was an unremarkable, mediocre man.
- 凡庸な〈物〉a mediocre work/piece (of art, writing, etc.)
The critics described this novel as a mediocre work.
- 凡庸に陥るto fall into mediocrity
His artistic style gradually fell into mediocrity.