平素
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Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Used as a no-adjective or noun to describe something habitual, routine, or normal. Often appears in formal expressions like 平素の努力 (one's usual efforts) or 平素の行い (one's everyday conduct).
His everyday efforts bore fruit.
A person with good everyday conduct is trusted.
2
Adverbial use meaning 'under normal circumstances' or 'as a rule'. Common in formal or written contexts, such as business letters and speeches.
Ordinarily, I arrive at the office at 9 a.m.
Thank you very much for your continued patronage.