平素(へいそ)

へいそ
noun, adverb
ordinary times; usually; always
formaltime-general
1. ordinary times; usually; as a rule
One's usual, everyday state or conduct, as opposed to special occasions. A formal written word, most familiar from the opening line of business letters.
平素(へいそ)の努力(どりょく)が実(みの)った。
Everyday effort paid off.
平素(へいそ)から健康(けんこう)に気(き)をつけている。
I make a habit of looking after my health.
平素(へいそ)より格別(かくべつ)のお引(ひ)き立(た)てを賜(たまわ)り、厚(あつ)く御礼(おんれい)申(もう)し上(あ)げます。
We sincerely thank you for your continued patronage.

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Formal and mostly written. In conversation the same idea is 普段(ふだん) or 日頃(ひごろ); 平素(へいそ) belongs to letters, speeches and announcements.

Common expressions

  • 平素(へいそ)より: as always (the stock opening of a business letter or notice)
  • 平素(へいそ)は: usually, at ordinary times
  • 平素(へいそ)の行(おこな)い: one's everyday conduct
  • 平素(へいそ)から: as a matter of habit
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