典型的(てんけいてき)

てんけいてき
na-adjective
typical
descriptive
1. typical, representative
Exhibiting the essential characteristics of a particular type or category.
これは典型的(てんけいてき)な日本(にほん)の家(いえ)です。
This is a typical Japanese house.
典型的(てんけいてき)な例(れい)を挙(あ)げましょう。
Let me give a typical example.
彼(かれ)は典型的(てんけいてき)なサラリーマンだ。
He's a typical office worker.

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

Forms

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

Usage

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

Related words

Related Words

Synonym: 代表的(だいひょうてき) (representative)
Related: 普通(ふつう) (normal, ordinary)
Related: ステレオタイプ (stereotype)
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Added 2026.1.16 8:54 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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