平々凡々

へいへいぼんぼん
Alternative writings: 平平凡凡
Frequency:
1

Extremely ordinary or commonplace; a four-character idiom emphasizing mediocrity or lack of distinction.

Na-AdjectiveNoun Taking 'の'Taru-AdjectiveAdverb Taking 'と'Yojijukugo

Examples

彼の作品は平々凡々だと言われることが多いが、個人的には好きだ。

His works are often said to be very ordinary, but personally I like them.

平々凡々な日常を大切にする人もいる。

There are people who cherish a very ordinary daily life.

彼女は壮大な夢を語ることもなく、平々凡々な暮らしを選んだ。

She chose a very ordinary life without speaking of grand dreams.

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