普通
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Base form as a na-adjective. Used to describe something that is common, standard, or average. Typically followed by 『の』 (no) when modifying nouns, e.g., 『普通の人』 (futsū no hito, 'common person').
Theme
At a café, User discusses daily routines with their coworker Taro, who is curious about cultural differences.
普通
ふつう
common
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'common' or 'usual' day where everything is normal. Think: 'It's just a regular day — 普通 (futsū, 'common / Usual').'
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『普通』 (futsū) is often used to describe things that are standard or average, such as 『普通の生活』 (futsū no seikatsu, 'ordinary life') or 『普通電車』 (futsū densha, 'local train'). It reflects a cultural value of modesty and conformity.
Forms
Base: 普通Base form as a na-adjective. Used to describe something that is common, standard, or average. Typically followed by 『の』 (no) when modifying nouns, e.g., 『普通の人』 (futsū no hito, 'common person').
Negative: 普通じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'is not') after the base form → 『普通じゃない』 (futsū janai, 'not common'). Can also use 『ではない』 (dewa nai) in formal contexts.
Past: 普通だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past tense of desu) after the base form → 『普通だった』 (futsū datta, 'was common').
Adverbial: 普通にAdd 『に』 (ni) to the base form → 『普通に』 (futsū ni, 'commonly / Usually'). Used to modify verbs, e.g., 『普通に話す』 (futsū ni hanasu, 'speak normally').
Comparative: より普通Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective → 『より普通』 (yori futsū, 'more common').
Superlative: 一番普通Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'most') + base adjective → 『一番普通』 (ichiban futsū, 'the most common').