尋常
Meanings
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na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Describes something that is normal, standard, or not special. Often used in negative contexts (尋常ではない) to mean 'extraordinary' or 'unusual'.
His effort was extraordinary.
This is not an ordinary thing.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が尋常ではないfor a thing/situation to be extraordinary or not normal
The way he got angry was not normal at all.
- 尋常な〈手段〉an ordinary/normal means or method
It's a problem that can't be solved by ordinary means.
- 尋常に〈動詞〉to do something in an ordinary, normal way
He wished to live an ordinary life.