JLPT N1 Advanced
月並み
Commonplace, uninspired, or cliché
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月並 kanji form
月次 alternative kanji, often read as げつじ in business for "monthly"
1 Na-adjective, Noun
Commonplace" / "Cliché
Describes ideas, remarks, or creations that are trite, conventional, and devoid of freshness or originality.
Example
彼 の アイデア は 月並み で 、 あまり 面白く なかった 。
His idea was unoriginal and not very interesting.
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2 Noun
Monthly
Indicates an event or custom that is observed or performed every month.
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