Meaning

Primary

Common Sense

Alternative

Common Knowledge

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Normal discerning is the discerning you do on a daily basis, without thinking. It is all the things that you do that are common sense.

Reading

じょうしき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

常識のある人たちばかりで、安心しました。

I was relieved that you guys have common sense.

常識がない人との付き合いはストレスです。

Dealing with people who lack common sense is stressful.

常識的に考えれば、その計画は成功しないだろう。

Common sense suggests that the plan won't succeed.

Kanji Composition