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JLPT N2

通俗的

Popular, common, or simplified for the masses

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通俗 noun
Na-adjective

Popular" / "Simplified" / "Low-brow"

Refers to works or ideas that are easily understood by the masses, often implying they are low-brow or lack sophistication.

Example

A この 本 、 ベストセラー だけど 、 どう 思う ?
B うーん 、 内容 は ちょっと 通俗的 かな 。

[A:] This book is a bestseller, what do you think? [B:] Hmm, I think the content is a bit simplistic/low-brow.

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通俗的
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