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Japanese word
スタンダード
Pronunciation
Romajisutandādo
Meaning
- nounstandard
Example
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.
More examples
まずスタンダードを確認してから、地域差を学びます。ma zu su ta n dā do o kaku nin shi te ka ra chi iki sa o mana bi ma su
First, we will check the standard and then learn about regional differences.
Core concept
Refers to a recognized level or form that serves as a common basis for comparison or practice.
Common phrases
世界のスタンダードse kai no su ta n dā do
global standard
スタンダードとして扱うsu ta n dā do to shi te atsuka u
treat as the standard
スタンダードを採用するsu ta n dā do o sai yō su ru
adopt the standard
Similar words
標準hyōjun: A commonly accepted level or form that serves as a model for comparison or practice.
基準kijun: A point or rule used to judge whether something meets a required level.
規格kikaku: A defined set of requirements for the size, quality, or performance of a product or process.
Definition in Japanese
多くの人や組織が基準として認めている水準や方式。ō ku no hito ya so shiki ga ki jun to shi te mito me te i ru sui jun ya hō shiki
Word origin
スタンダード (sutandādo) comes from English standard, a word borrowed through Old French estandard, which denoted a banner that marked a fixed point for a group.
Usage tips
- English uses standard both for a required level, as in safety standard, and for a widely accepted model, as in industry standard.
Opposites
- イレギュラーiregyurāirregularnoun
Related words
- スタンダード化sutandādokastandardizationnoun