Japanese word

ありふれる

Pronunciation

Romajiarifureru

Meaning

  • verbbe common

Example

この話はありふれています。ko no hanashi wa a ri fu re te i ma su

This story is common.

Illustration for ありふれる (be common)

More examples

そのデザインはありふれていましたが、使いやすさには満足しています。so no de za i n wa a ri fu re te i ma shi ta ga tsuka i ya su sa ni wa man zoku shi te i ma su

The design was commonplace, but I am satisfied with how easy it is to use.

Core concept

Refers to something found everywhere and therefore lacking distinctiveness.

Common phrases

  • ありふれた話a ri fu re ta hanashi

    common story

  • ありふれた表現a ri fu re ta hyō gen

    common expression

  • ありふれた名前a ri fu re ta na mae

    common name

Similar words

よくあるyokuaru: Something occurs or is found often, without necessarily being predictable or unoriginal.

Definition in Japanese

どこにでも見られるほど、珍しくない。do ko ni de mo mi ra re ru ho do mezura shi ku na i

Word origin

ありふれる (arifureru) comes from the native Japanese elements 有る (aru, "to exist") and 触れる (fureru, "to touch or encounter"), expressing the idea that something is encountered wherever one goes.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, ありふれた (arifureta) can describe familiar plots and ideas, so common may point to predictability rather than a large number of users or supporters.

Opposites

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