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Japanese word
基準
Pronunciation
Romajikijun
Meaning
- nounstandard
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
It marks the fixed point or rule used to judge, compare, or choose something.
Common phrases
基準を満たすki jun o mi ta su
meet the standard
基準を設けるki jun o mō ke ru
set a standard
基準に従うki jun ni shitaga u
follow the standard
Similar words
標準hyōjun: A level or model accepted as the usual measure of quality or performance.
目安meyasu: A reference used to make a rough estimate or decision.
Definition in Japanese
物事を判断したり選択したりする際のよりどころとなる一定の条件や尺度。mono goto o han dan shi ta ri sen taku shi ta ri su ru sai no yo ri do ko ro to na ru it tei no jō ken ya shaku do
Word origin
The noun 基準 (kijun) combines 基 (ki, "foundation") and 準 (jun, "standard"), giving the sense of a foundation used as a standard for judgment.
Usage tips
- 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 meanings
- criterionnoun
- basisnoun
Related words
- 基準化kijunkastandardizationnoun