English–Japanese
“common name” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitsūshō
Example
この通りの通称は「桜通り」です。ko no tō ri no tsū shō wa sakura tō ri de su
The common name of this street is Sakura Street.
How to say “common name” in Japanese
“Common name” in Japanese is 通称 (tsūshō).
Refers to a name used in general conversation or public life instead of, or alongside, a formal name.
Example sentences with 通称
この植物には、地域によって異なる通称があります。ko no shoku butsu ni wa chi iki ni yo tte koto na ru tsū shō ga a ri ma su
This plant has different common names depending on the region.
Tips for using 通称
- Japanese 通称 (tsūshō) can describe a person's public or everyday name instead of an official name, so common name may mean an alias rather than a name shared by many people.