Japanese word

標準

Pronunciation

Romajihyōjun

Meaning

  • nounstandard

Example

標準の大きさを選びます。hyō jun no ō ki sa o era bi ma su

I choose the standard size.

Illustration for 標準 (standard)

More examples

この製品は標準仕様です。ko no sei hin wa hyō jun shi yō de su

This product comes with a standard configuration.

Core concept

It marks the level or basis that serves as a reference for comparing or deciding things.

Common phrases

  • 標準サイズhyō jun sa i zu

    standard size

  • 標準装備hyō jun sō bi

    standard equipment

  • 標準価格hyō jun ka kaku

    standard price

  • 標準仕様hyō jun shi yō

    standard specifications

Similar words

基準kijun: A point of reference used to judge, measure, or decide whether something is acceptable.
規格kikaku: A defined requirement for the size, quality, or performance of a product or process.
水準suijun: A degree or level that indicates the quality, amount, or condition of something.

Definition in Japanese

物事を比較・判断するときの基準となるもの。mono goto o hi kaku han dan su ru to ki no ki jun to na ru mo no

Word origin

標準 (hyōjun) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 標 (hyō, "mark") and 準 (jun, "standard"), expressing a reference for judgment or comparison.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 標準 (hyōjun) often labels the regular or default option, so it can describe a size without implying superior quality.

Opposites

  • 非標準hihyōjunnonstandardnoun

Related words

  • 標準化hyōjunkastandardizationnoun
  • 標準的hyōjuntekistandardna-adjective

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