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[じょう()·しき()]
joushiki
noun

English Meaning(s) for 常識

noun
  1. common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice; social etiquette

Definition and Synonyms for 常識

Mother Wit sound practical judgment
Synonyms: センス, コモンセンス, 常識, 良識
Supposal a hypothesis that is taken for granted
Synonyms: 前提, 常識

Meanings for each kanji in 常識

» usual; ordinary; normal; regular
» discriminating; know; write

Categories 常識 is a member of

Sagaciousness the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
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Theory a tentative insight into the natural world
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Sample Sentences for 常識

A man of sense would be ashamed of such behavior.
This is international common sense, the great principle of resource management.
Didn't they teach you common sense as well as typing at the school where you studied?
He is lacking in common sense.
As great a scientist as he is, he lacks common sense.

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