平常(へいじょう)

へいじょう
noun, na-adjective, no-adjective
normal; ordinary; usual
abstract
1. normal; ordinary; usual
The usual state of things, as opposed to a special or emergency situation; seen in phrases like 平常(へいじょう)どおり (as usual) and 平常心(へいじょうしん) (composure).
平常(へいじょう)通(どお)りに営業(えいぎょう)しています。
We are open as usual.
平常(へいじょう)心(しん)を保(たも)つことが大切(たいせつ)だ。
It is important to keep a calm mind.
災害(さいがい)後(ご)、平常(へいじょう)の生活(せいかつ)に戻(もど)るまで長(なが)い時間(じかん)がかかった。
After the disaster, it took a long time to return to normal life.

Refers to the state of things being normal, especially as contrasted with exceptional or emergency situations. Composed of 平(へい) (flat, calm) and 常(じょう) (always, ordinary). The compound 平常心(へいじょうしん) (equanimity, calm composure) is particularly common in martial arts and sports.

Common collocations

  • 平常(へいじょう)心(しん): composure, equanimity
  • 平常(へいじょう)通(どお)り: as usual, as normal
  • 平常(へいじょう)時(じ): normal times (as opposed to emergencies)
  • 平常(へいじょう)運転(うんてん): normal operation

Similar words

Related Words

Compare: 普通(ふつう) (normal, ordinary)
Compare: 通常(つうじょう) (usual, ordinary)
Compare: 日常(にちじょう) (daily life, everyday)
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