(ていばん)

ていばん
noun, no-adjective
standard, staple, classic
1. standard, staple, classic, go-to
Something widely recognized as a reliable, popular, or time-tested choice. Originally a retail term for items kept permanently in stock, now used broadly for anything considered a classic or safe bet.
定番(ていばん)商品(しょうひん)だ。
It's a staple product.
カレーライスは日本(にほん)定番(ていばん)メニューだ。
Curry rice is a classic Japanese menu item.
花見(はなみ)定番(ていばん)スポットといえば、上野(うえの)公園(こうえん)有名(ゆうめい)だ。
Speaking of classic cherry blossom viewing spots, Ueno Park is famous.

USAGE:
Originally a retail and fashion industry term referring to items that remain in stock across seasons (定番(ていばん)商品(しょうひん)). Now widely used in everyday conversation for anything considered a tried-and-true favorite or classic choice — foods, songs, tourist spots, gifts, and more.

Often modifies another noun directly: 定番(ていばん)メニュー (standard menu item), 定番(ていばん)ソング (classic song), 定番(ていばん)コーデ (go-to outfit).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 定番(ていばん)商品(しょうひん): staple product
  • 定番(ていばん)メニュー: standard menu item
  • 定番(ていばん)(あじ): classic flavor
  • 定番(ていばん)スポット: classic spot, go-to destination
  • 定番(ていばん)人気(にんき): perennial favorite