典型的(てんけいてき)

典型的(てんけいてき) is a na-adjective meaning "typical" or "representative" - showing the essential characteristics of a category.

WORD FORMATION:

• 典型(てんけい) (model, type) + 的(てき) (adjectival suffix)

FORMS:

• 典型的(てんけいてき)な + noun: typical ~
• 典型的(てんけいてき)に: typically (adverb)

COMMON PATTERNS:

• 典型的(てんけいてき)な例(れい): typical example
• 典型的(てんけいてき)な日本人(にほんじん): typical Japanese person
• 典型的(てんけいてき)な症状(しょうじょう): typical symptoms

NUANCE:
Can be neutral (representative) or slightly negative (stereotypical), depending on context.

RELATED:

• 代表的(だいひょうてき): representative, typical
• 普通(ふつう): normal, ordinary
• ステレオタイプ: stereotype