English–Japanese

“standard” in Japanese

Japanese

Also標準 (hyōjun) · 規格 (kikaku) · スタンダード (sutandādo)

Pronunciation

Romajikijun

Example

この基準で選びます。ko no ki jun de era bi ma su

I choose based on this standard.

Illustration for 基準 (standard)

How to say “standard” in Japanese

“Standard” in Japanese is 基準 (kijun).

It marks the fixed point or rule used to judge, compare, or choose something.

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

Example sentences with 基準

審査では、全員に同じ基準を設けています。shin sa de wa zen in ni ona ji ki jun o mō ke te i ma su

In the review, we use the same standard for everyone.

Tips for using 基準

  • In English, "standard" often suggests a level of quality, while 基準 (kijun) can simply be the reference point used to make a choice.

Other Japanese words for “standard”

標準の大きさを選びます。hyō jun no ō ki sa o era bi ma su

I choose the standard size.

この製品は国際規格に合っています。ko no sei hin wa koku sai ki kaku ni a tte i ma su

This product meets international standards.

これは業界のスタンダードです。ko re wa gyō kai no su ta n dā do de su

This is the industry standard.

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