標準|ひょうじゅんhyoujun[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounstandard; criterion; norm; model; mark
   私は標準ひょうじゅん英語えいごを勉強べんきょうしたい。↗

   I want to learn standard English.
2. nounaverage; the norm; the ordinary
   彼かれの仕事しごとは標準ひょうじゅん以下いかだ。↗

   His work is below average.

• Synonym物差しものさしNeutralOriginally a ruler; figuratively a personal measuring stick, as in 「自分の物差しで測る」. 標準 is the accepted general level or norm.
• Synonym基準きじゅんNeutralThe basis for judging or comparing, as in 「判断基準」; 標準 stresses the average, typical state of things.
• Synonym規範きはんWrittenWritten/formal prose: norms that conduct should follow, as in 「社会規範」; 標準 leans toward the general level.
• Synonym規格きかくNeutralSet specifications for a product's shape or quality, as in 「規格外」; 標準 is the broader, more general word.
• SynonymスタンダードNeutralLoanword for standard or classic, as in 「スタンダードナンバー」 (a classic tune); 標準 is the more formal choice.
• Synonym尺度しゃくどNeutralA scale for measuring or judging, as in 「評価の尺度」; 標準 centers on the average level.
• Synonym水準すいじゅんNeutralA level or degree, as in 「生活水準」; 標準 stresses the average norm.
• Synonym目安めやすNeutralA rough reference point or target, as in 「目安にする」; 標準 is the stricter standard.
• Synonym基軸きじくWrittenWritten/formal prose: the central, core benchmark, as in 「基軸通貨」; 標準 is the general level.
• Synonym縄墨じょうぼくWrittenWritten/formal prose: originally an inked marking string, figuratively rules or standards; in normal contexts say 「基準」 or 「規則」.
• Synonym準則じゅんそくWrittenWritten/formal prose: rules or guidelines, found mostly in laws and regulations; in daily speech say 「基準」.
• Synonym準縄じゅんじょうWrittenWritten/formal prose: figuratively a norm or guideline, as in 「行動の準縄」; in everyday use say 「基準」.
• Synonym典範てんぱんWrittenWritten/formal prose: laws that serve as a model, as in 「皇室典範」.
• Synonym規矩きくWrittenWritten/formal prose: originally compass and ruler, figuratively rules of conduct; not used in everyday speech.
• Related試金石しきんせきNeutralA touchstone for testing value or ability; 標準 is simply the general level.
• Antonym例外れいがいNeutralOpposite of 標準 in terms of what is standard: an exception that does not fit the general rule.
• Antonym特殊とくしゅNeutralOpposite of 標準 in terms of what is standard: something special, unlike the general run.

Use 「標準」 for the accepted general level or norm. Turn to 「基準」 for the basis of judgment, 「規格」 for product specifications, 「目安」 for a rough reference, and 「水準」 for a level or degree. 「物差し」 and 「尺度」 are figurative measuring sticks, 「試金石」 a touchstone metaphor, and 「スタンダード」 a loanword with 標準 the more formal choice. 「規範」「縄墨」「準則」「準縄」「典範」「規矩」「基軸」 belong to written/formal prose. The antonyms are 「例外」 and 「特殊」.

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1. 物事ものごとの判断はんだんのよりどころとなるもの。基準きじゅん。
2. 目標もくひょうとなるもの。最善さいぜんとされるもの。
3. 最もっとも一般的いっぱんてきな程度ていど。平均的へいきんてきな度合どあい。