正常(せいじょう)な

せいじょうな
adjective
normal; proper; healthy
1. normal; proper; functioning correctly
In the expected, standard state without abnormality or defect. Used for conditions, bodily functions, equipment operation, and situations that are as they should be.
血圧(けつあつ)は正常(せいじょう)です。
Your blood pressure is normal.
システムは正常(せいじょう)に動作(どうさ)している。
The system is operating normally.
検査(けんさ)の結果(けっか)、すべての数値(すうち)が正常(せいじょう)な範囲(はんい)に収(おさ)まっていた。
The test results showed that all values were within the normal range.

Describes a state that conforms to what is expected or standard. Often used in contrast with 異常(いじょう) (abnormal). Common in medical, technical, and general contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 正常(せいじょう)な状態(じょうたい): normal condition
  • 正常(せいじょう)な範囲(はんい): normal range
  • 正常(せいじょう)に機能(きのう)する: to function normally
  • 正常(せいじょう)に戻(もど)る: to return to normal
  • 正常(せいじょう)値(ち): normal value

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 普通(ふつう): normal / ordinary — everyday word for what is typical; less clinical
  • 通常(つうじょう): usual / ordinary — formal synonym for what is standard or routine
  • 健全(けんぜん)な: sound / healthy — emphasizes good health or moral soundness
  • 異常(いじょう)な: abnormal — the direct antonym of 正常(せいじょう)

REGISTER:
Neutral to formal. Equally at home in medical reports and everyday conversation. The adverbial form 正常(せいじょう)に is very common.

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