定番(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)の商品(しょうひん)だ。
It's a staple product.
カレーライスは日本(にほん)の定番(ていばん)メニューだ。
Curry rice is a classic Japanese menu item.
花見(はなみ)の定番(ていばん)スポットといえば、上野(うえの)公園(こうえん)が有名(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

Related Words

Compare: 売(う)れ筋(すじ) (best seller)
Antonym: 月替(つきが)わり (changing every month)
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Added 2026.2.20 23:59 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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