一般

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. これは一般的な考え方です。▶ —
   This is a general way of thinking.
2. この美術館は一般の人も入れます。▶ —
   The general public can also enter this art museum.

Collocations

Mnemonic

一般 ippan — 一 (one) + 般 (sort, kind). One same kind (一般) means "general, common, ordinary." Its most frequent form adds 的 to make 一般的 (ippanteki, "general"), a na-adjective. Its contrasting sense is 特別 (tokubetsu, "special").

Quick check

1. Which word contrasts in meaning with 一般?

   • 特別 (tokubetsu, special)
   • 区別 (kubetsu, distinction)
   • 程度 (teido, degree)
   • 場合 (baai, case)