English–Japanese

“typical” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitenkeiteki

Example

これは典型的な例です。ko re wa ten kei teki na rei de su

This is a typical example.

Illustration for 典型的 (typical)

How to say “typical” in Japanese

“Typical” in Japanese is 典型的 (tenkeiteki).

Describes a person or thing as a clear example of the usual features of its category.

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

Example sentences with 典型的

その行動は、緊張している人に典型的です。so no kō dō wa kin chō shi te i ru hito ni ten kei teki de su

That behavior is typical of nervous people.

Tips for using 典型的

  • Typical does not necessarily mean average, because something can be typical by clearly showing the usual qualities of its group.

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