Japanese

いっぱん
Meaning: general; common; ordinary; the public
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

一
般

Example sentences

This event is open to participation by the general public.
難解な理論を、一般の人にもわかるように砕いて説明した。
I explained the difficult theory simply so that even regular people could understand it.
土曜日は大学の図書館が一般に開放されている。
On Saturdays, the university library is open to the general public.
このイベントは学生に限らず、一般の方も参加できます。
This event is open not only to students but also to the general public.

Usage Notes

Refers to things that are common or widespread, or to ordinary people in contrast to a specific group.

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