Meaning

Primary

Mediocre

Alternatives

Commonplace, Banal

Word Type

noun, な adjective, の adjective

Explanation

Mediocre and commonplace things are still mediocre and commonplace.

Reading

ぼんよう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

彼は凡庸な男ですが、愛に満ちあふれていました。

He was a mediocre man but was filled to the brim with love.

Kanji Composition