常識（じょうしき、joushiki）
- common sense

The Japanese word 常識 (じょうしき) translates to "common sense," "common knowledge," or "conventional wisdom" in English. It refers to the generally accepted standards of behavior, beliefs, and understanding within a society or group. It implies what is considered normal, reasonable, and expected of people. 常識 encompasses a wide range of aspects, from everyday etiquette to fundamental principles.

⚫︎ 常識がない。 Translation: They lack common sense. ⚫︎ 彼は常識を疑うような行動をした。 Translation: He acted in a way that made me question his common sense. ⚫︎ これは社会の常識です。 Translation: This is common knowledge in society.

You use 常識 (じょうしき) when talking about what is generally understood or accepted as appropriate. It can be used to describe someone's behavior, beliefs, or the general understanding of a situation. You can use it in various contexts, from casual conversations to more formal discussions. You might use it to criticize someone for acting inappropriately, to express surprise at something unexpected, or to simply state a known fact.

常識 (じょうしき) is typically written using kanji and hiragana. ・ Kanji: 常識 ・ Hiragana: じょうしき There are no other ways to write this word. Okurigana is not applicable here.

⚫︎ 良識 (りょうしき) - good sense, good judgment ⚫︎ 世間一般 (せけんいっぱん) - the general public, the world at large ⚫︎ 社会通念 (しゃかいつうねん) - common social norms

⚫︎ 非常識 (ひじょうしき) - lack of common sense, unconventional ⚫︎ 奇行 (きこう) - bizarre behavior

そんな常識はずれなことはしないでください。 ・Translation: Please don't do something that goes against common sense. ・Explanation: This sentence advises someone not to do something considered unusual or inappropriate by societal standards.

常識的に考えて、それはありえない。 ・Translation: Considering it from a common-sense perspective, that's impossible. ・Explanation: This sentence is used to express that something is unlikely or improbable based on common sense or general knowledge.

The word 常識 (じょうしき) is a compound word. It is formed from: ・ 常 (じょう): meaning "common," "usual," or "constant." ・ 識 (しき): meaning "knowledge," "understanding," or "awareness." Therefore, 常識 (常識) literally means "common knowledge" or "usual understanding."