正常(せいじょう)

せいじょう
na-adjective, noun
normal, regular, healthy
formalmedicaltechnical
See also: 清浄(せいじょう) (purity)
1. normal, regular
Conforming to the standard or common type; functioning properly without problems.
The test results were normal.
システムは正常(せいじょう)に動(うご)いている。
The system is operating normally.
His judgment is sound.

正常(せいじょう) combines 正(せい) (correct) + 常(じょう) (usual/normal).

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Usage

  • Often used in medical, technical, and mechanical contexts
  • More formal than 普通(ふつう)