Translation of Japanese word "普段" to English
普段
ふだん
[fudan]
IPA: /fu-da-n/
Meaning
VerbMost of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.
How to use
普段 (fudan) — 'usually / normally / everyday'. Noun or modifier (普段の). 普段着 (fudangi) — casual/everyday clothes. 普段通り — as usual.
🇬🇧 English
usually / normally
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 普段
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ふだん
Romaji Transcription: fudan
Example Sentences
普段は早く起きます。
ふだんははやくおきます。
I usually wake up early.
普段は何を食べますか。
ふだんはなをたべますか。
What do you usually eat?
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What does the Japanese word "普段" mean?▼
The Japanese word "普段" means "usually / normally" in English.
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The word "普段" is read as "ふだん" (fudan). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Expresses usual things.".
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