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[()···まえ()]
atarimae
no adjective, na adjective, noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[あた()··まえ()]
atarimae
[あたりまえ()]
atarimae
[あた()···]
atarimae

Root Words:

[()··り + まえ()]
atari + mae

English Meaning(s) for 当たり前

no adjective, na adjective, noun
  1. natural; reasonable; obvious
  2. usual; common; ordinary; commonplace; the norm

Definition and Synonyms for 当たり前

Natural functioning or occurring in a normal way
Synonyms: 当たり前, 自然, 自然
Ordinary not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree
Synonyms: おおよそ, ありきたり, 世間並み, 世間的, 並大抵, 人並み, 何の変哲もない, , 凡俗, 凡常, 凡庸, 十人並, 尋常, 尋常一様, 常識的, 平俗, 平凡, 当たり前, 普通, 通俗
Ordinary the expected or commonplace condition or situation
Synonyms: ありきたり, 一般, 一通, 一通り, , 並々, 人並み, 凡常, 平々, 平凡, 当たり前, 普通, 通例, 通常
Natural lacking abnormalities or deficiencies
Synonyms: 当たり前, 自然, 自然

Meanings for each kanji in 当たり前

» hit; right; appropriate; himself
» in front; before

Categories 当たり前 is a member of

Condition a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 当たり前

Sample Sentences for 当たり前

He did his duty as a matter of course.
It is common for children to cause trouble.
That's a matter of course.
"Dad, this a real sword?" "Of course, it is a duel after all."
My taste is quite normal.

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