スタンダード

すたんだーど
noun
standard
abstract
1. standard; norm; benchmark
A level of quality or attainment regarded as normal or desirable. Borrowed from English 'standard.' Can also function as a na-adjective meaning 'standard, typical.'
これスタンダードなやり(かた)だ。
This is the standard way of doing it.
We need to conform to industry standards.
Management that is conscious of global standards is being demanded.

Usage

スタンダード can function as both a noun and a na-adjective. As a noun it means a standard or norm; as an adjective it means standard or typical.

Common collocations

  • グローバルスタンダード (global standard)
  • スタンダードな (standard, typical)
  • ゴールドスタンダード (gold standard)

Similar words

基準(きじゅん) is the native Japanese word for standard or criterion and is used in more formal or official contexts. 標準(ひょうじゅん) also means standard and is common in technical contexts.