No. 3,273 in Japanese
常識
Common sense.
In a sentence
彼の言動は常識を超えている。
His behavior exceeds common sense.
In this sentence, '常識' refers to the common standard of behavior or thinking in society.
文化の違いによっては、常識が異なることもある。
Due to cultural differences, common sense might differ.
Here, '常識' is used to highlight how societal norms and general knowledge can vary across cultures.
新しい技術が普及した結果、昔の常識が変わった。
With the spread of new technology, old common sense has changed.
In this case, '常識' implies the general understanding or knowledge considered normal at a particular time, which evolves with advancements.
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