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.'
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 is the native Japanese word for standard or criterion and is used in more formal or official contexts. 標準 also means standard and is common in technical contexts.