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常識

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Kana: じょうしき
Romaji: jōshiki
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Definition

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common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice; social etiquette

Kanji

Readings: ジョウ、 つね、 とこ-
Meanings: usual, ordinary, normal, regular
Readings: シキ、 し.る、 しる.す
Meanings: discriminating, know, write

Example Sentences

(かれ)非常識(ひじょうしき)だ。
➥He lacks common sense.
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(かれ)常識(じょうしき)()りない。
➥He is wanting in common sense.
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(かれ)常識(じょうしき)()けている。
➥He is lacking in common sense.
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(かれ)常識(じょうしき)がない。
➥He has no common sense.
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学識(がくしき)常識(じょうしき)別物(べつもの)だ。
➥Learning is one thing, and common sense another.
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(かれ)には常識(じょうしき)()けている。
➥He is devoid of common sense.
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