Japanese word

常識的

Pronunciation

Romajijōshikiteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectivesensible

Example

その判断は常識的です。so no han dan wa jō shiki teki de su

That decision is sensible.

Illustration for 常識的 (sensible)

More examples

この問題には、常識的な対応が必要です。ko no mon dai ni wa jō shiki teki na tai ō ga hitsu yō de su

This problem requires a sensible response.

Core concept

Describes a choice or behavior that fits shared practical expectations rather than seeming extreme or irrational.

Common phrases

  • 常識的な判断jō shiki teki na han dan

    a sensible decision

  • 常識的な考えjō shiki teki na kanga e

    a sensible idea

  • 常識的に考えるjō shiki teki ni kanga e ru

    think sensibly

Similar words

妥当datō: Describes a decision that is suitable and justified by the relevant facts.
合理的gōriteki: Describes a method or decision that follows a logical line of thought.
現実的genjitsuteki: Describes a course of action that is feasible in the real world.
無難bunan: Describes a safe option that is not likely to attract criticism or create trouble.

Definition in Japanese

社会通念に照らして妥当で、無理や無分別がないさま。sha kai tsū nen ni te ra shi te da tō de mu ri ya mu bun betsu ga na i sa ma

Word origin

常識 (jōshiki, "common sense") combines 常 (jō, "usual") and 識 (shiki, "knowledge"), while 的 (teki, "pertaining to") makes an adjective meaning "based on common sense."

Usage tips

  • 常識的 (jōshikiteki) can describe something sensible, but it can also suggest that a choice or behavior follows what society generally regards as normal.

Other meanings

  • commonplacena-adjective
  • conventionalna-adjective

Opposites

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