1.
general, ordinary, common
What is typical or usual, not specialized or exceptional.
一般的に言えば。
Generally speaking.
一般的 = general (na-adjective)
一般の人には難しい。
It's difficult for ordinary people.
一般的にはそう考えられているが、例外もある。
That's generally how it's understood, but there are exceptions.
2.
general public
Ordinary people as opposed to specialists or officials.
一般の人には難しい。
It's difficult for ordinary people.
一般公開されています。
It's open to the public.
この施設は一般の方もご利用いただけます。
This facility is available to the general public as well.
一般 means general or ordinary.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 一般の + noun (ordinary ~)
- 一般に (generally)
- 一般的に (generally - more common)
- 一般公開 (open to public)
COMPOUND WORDS:
- 一般的: general (na-adjective)
- 一般人: ordinary person
- 一般常識: common knowledge