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常識に欠ける

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 常識に欠ける.

Dictionary

Entry

常識に欠けるじょうしきにかけるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #117989
1

to lack in common sense

Examples
なるほど彼には学識があるが、常識に欠ける
It is true he is a learned man, but he lacks common sense.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

usual, ordinary, normal, common, regular, continually, always, long-lasting

11 strokesFrequency 293JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ジョウ

Kun

つねとこ-

Nanori

ときのぶひた

discriminating, know, write

19 strokesFrequency 496JLPT N2Grade 5

On

シキ

Kun

し.るしる.す

Nanori

さとさとる

lack, gap, fail, yawning radical (no. 76)

4 strokesFrequency 860JLPT N2Grade 4

On

ケツケン

Kun

か.けるか.く

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