Translation of Japanese word "普通" to English
普通
ふつう
[futsuu]
IPA: /futsuu/
Meaning
AdjectiveHaving regular jurisdiction; now only used in certain phrases.
How to use
普通 (futsuu) — 'ordinary / normal / general / usually'. Noun or adverb. 普通列車 — local/ordinary train. 普通は〜 — Usually ~.
🇬🇧 English
ordinary / normal
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 普通
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ふつう
Romaji Transcription: futsuu
Example Sentences
彼は普通の生活を送っています。
かれはふつうのじせいたいをそうしています。
He leads a normal life.
彼女は普通の服を着ています。
かのじょはふつうのふくをきています。
She is wearing ordinary clothes.
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What does the Japanese word "普通" mean?▼
The Japanese word "普通" means "ordinary / normal" in English.
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The word "普通" is read as "ふつう" (futsuu). 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: "Common in everyday life.".
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