画一的(かくいつてき)

かくいつてき
na-adjective
uniform, standardized, cookie-cutter
formalwrittendescriptive
1. uniform, standardized, one-size-fits-all
Describes something applied uniformly without regard for individual differences. Often carries a negative connotation, criticizing a lack of flexibility or individuality.
画一的(かくいつてき)な教育(きょういく)には問題(もんだい)がある。
There are problems with uniform education.
画一的(かくいつてき)な対応(たいおう)ではなく、個別(こべつ)に対応(たいおう)すべきだ。
We should respond individually rather than with a one-size-fits-all approach.
社員(しゃいん)の働(はたら)き方(かた)を画一的(かくいつてき)に管理(かんり)するのではなく、それぞれの事情(じじょう)に合(あ)わせた柔軟(じゅうなん)な制度(せいど)が求(もと)められている。
Rather than managing employees' work styles uniformly, flexible systems that accommodate individual circumstances are called for.

Forms

画一(かくいつ) (uniformity) + 的(てき) (adjectival suffix). 画一(かくいつ) alone can also be used as a noun.

Usage

Almost always used critically to point out excessive uniformity. Frequently appears in discussions of education, corporate culture, and government policy where individuality is being stifled. Rarely used in a positive or neutral way.

Similar words

  • 一律(いちりつ): uniform, flat-rate — more neutral, often for rules or rates
  • 画一的(かくいつてき): uniform, standardized — critical, implies stifling individuality
  • 均一(きんいつ): even, uniform — neutral, describes equal distribution

Common collocations

Related Words

Synonym: 一律(いちりつ) (uniform (neutral))
Synonym: 均一(きんいつ) (even, uniform)
Related: 画一化(かくいつか)する (to standardize)
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Added 2026.2.26 18:50 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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