1.
commonplace; ordinary; run-of-the-mill; unremarkable
Describes something so common that it is unremarkable or uninteresting. Often carries a slightly dismissive or negative nuance, implying a lack of originality or distinction.
ありふれた話だ。
It's a commonplace story.
Common patterns
This is the past-tense form of the verb 有り触れる (to be commonly found), but it functions as a prenominal adjective modifying nouns directly. The base verb form ありふれる is rarely used on its own.
Common collocations
- ありふれた話 (a commonplace story)
- ありふれた日常 (ordinary daily life)
- ありふれた光景 (a common sight)
- ありふれた名前 (a common name)