一般 — meaning in English

English meaning

• commonplace adjective Ordinary; lacking anything unusual or noteworthy.
• generally adv Usually or in most cases; as a rule.
• in general adverb Usually or in most cases, allowing for exceptions.
• largely adv Mostly or mainly.
• mundane adj Ordinary and unremarkable; part of everyday routine rather than exciting or unusual.
• ordinary adj Normal, usual, or unremarkable; not special or different from what is expected.
• overall adj Taking everything into account; general.
• quotidian adj Happening every day; daily.
• rascal noun A dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.
• unremarkable adj Ordinary; not exceptional or worth commenting on.

Senses

一般 is used for these senses in English:

• at large In general; as a whole.
• commonplace Ordinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
• generally Popularly or widely.
• in general In the general case; without further assumption; without qualification; in all respects.
• largely For the most part; mainly or chiefly.
• mundane Tedious; repetitive and boring.
• ordinary Having no special characteristics or function; everyday, common, mundane; often deprecatory.
• overall Generally; with everything considered.

commonplace — full definition

1. adjective Ordinary; lacking anything unusual or noteworthy.
2. noun A remark or idea that has become dull and predictable from overuse; a cliché.

generally — full definition

1. adv Usually or in most cases; as a rule.
2. adv Without getting into specific details; broadly speaking.
3. adv Widely, among most people or in most places.

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