1.
commonplace, mediocre, trite, clichéd
Lacking originality or distinction; ordinary and unremarkable. Used to describe ideas, expressions, or things that are unimaginative or hackneyed.
月並みな表現だ。
That's a trite expression.
Usage
Used as a na-adjective: 月並みな表現 (a trite expression). Often appears in self-deprecating phrasing: 月並みですが... (this may sound clichéd, but...). Generally mildly negative, suggesting something is unoriginal rather than bad.
Etymology
Originally referred to monthly poetry gatherings (月並句会) where the verse produced was often considered routine and uninspired. From this, the word took on its modern meaning of "commonplace."
Common collocations
- 月並みな表現: trite expression
- 月並みな言葉: commonplace words
- 月並みな感想: clichéd impressions
- 月並みですが: it may sound clichéd, but...