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常識

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 常識

ょうしき
Noun
Freq #2444
1

common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice; social etiquette

Examples
彼女には常識が欠けている。
She is lacking in common sense.

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 293
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

usual
ordinary
normal
common
regular
continually
always
long-lasting

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つね
とこ-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とき
のぶ
ひた
19 strokes
Frequency: 496
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

discriminating
know
write

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シキ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
し.る
しる.す
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さと
さとる
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