庶民的(しょみんてき)

しょみんてき
na-adjective
common; down-to-earth; folksy
societydescriptive
1. common; down-to-earth; folksy; unpretentious
Describes something that appeals to or is characteristic of ordinary people, as opposed to being elite or high-class. Often used positively to praise affordability, approachability, or a lack of pretension.
この食堂(しょくどう)は庶民的(しょみんてき)な雰囲気(ふんいき)だ。
This eatery has a down-to-earth atmosphere.
庶民的(しょみんてき)な値段(ねだん)で美味(おい)しい料理(りょうり)が食(た)べられる。
You can eat delicious food at affordable prices.
あの政治家(せいじか)は庶民的(しょみんてき)な人柄(ひとがら)で、市民(しみん)からの人気(にんき)が高(たか)い。
That politician has a down-to-earth personality and is popular with the public.

Usage

庶民的(しょみんてき) is a na-adjective formed from 庶民(しょみん) (common people) + 的(てき) (like, -esque). It is generally positive — praising something as accessible, affordable, or relatable to everyday people.

Common collocations

Similar words

大衆的(たいしゅうてき) means "popular" or "mass-oriented" and is similar but more neutral. 気取(きど)らない means "unpretentious" and focuses on a person's behavior rather than price or class.

Related Words

Compare: 通俗的(つうぞくてき) (popular)
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