Japanese word

正常

Pronunciation

Romajiseijō

Meaning

  • na-adjectivenormal

Example

機械は正常に動きます。ki kai wa sei jō ni ugo ki ma su

The machine works normally.

Illustration for 正常 (normal)

More examples

検査の結果、血圧は正常な範囲にありました。ken sa no kek ka ketsu atsu wa sei jō na han i ni a ri ma shi ta

The blood pressure was in the normal range after the examination.

Core concept

Describes a state that stays within the expected condition and works as it should.

Common phrases

  • 正常に作動するsei jō ni sa dō su ru

    operate normally

  • 正常に戻るsei jō ni modo ru

    return to normal

  • 正常な範囲sei jō na han i

    normal range

Similar words

普通futsū: Describes a usual state or level without anything unusual.
健全kenzen: Describes a sound condition that is healthy and free from serious problems.

Definition in Japanese

異常がなく、本来の状態や機能を保っているさま。i jō ga na ku hon rai no jō tai ya ki nō o tamo tte i ru sa ma

Word origin

正常 (seijō) is a Sino-Japanese word combining 正 (sei, "right") and 常 (jō, "usual"), expressing a state that is right and usual.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 正常 (seijō) commonly describes a machine, system, or condition that operates as expected rather than serving as a personal compliment.

Opposites

Related words

  • 正常化seijōkanormalizationnoun

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