English–Japanese

“common sense” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijōshiki

Example

それは常識です。so re wa jō shiki de su

That is common sense.

Illustration for 常識 (common sense)

How to say “common sense” in Japanese

“Common sense” in Japanese is 常識 (jōshiki).

常識 (jōshiki) refers to the basic knowledge and judgment that people in a group generally share.

Full entry for 常識: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 常識

困ったときは、常識で考えてみましょう。koma tta to ki wa jō shiki de kanga e te mi ma shō

When you are in trouble, try to use common sense.

Tips for using 常識

  • In English, common sense usually concerns practical judgment, while common knowledge concerns facts that many people know.

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