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Common in a boring way, to the point of being predictable; containing nothing new or fresh. / (uncommon, history) Relating to a type of feudal jurisdiction or service.

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banal

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Source Word

banal

IPA(Pronunciation)

/bəˈnɑːl/

Adjective

uncommon

Common in a boring way, to the point of being predictable; containing nothing new or fresh. / (uncommon, history) Relating to a type of feudal jurisdiction or service.

Japanese Meaning

平凡でありきたりな、退屈なほど陳腐で予測可能な状態を指す。 / 歴史的文脈で、封建制度下の司法権または封建義務に関する事柄を示す。

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Her speech was banal, filled with clichés and predictable platitudes that failed to inspire.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女のスピーチは陳腐で、決まり文句やありふれた言葉に満ちていて人々を鼓舞することはなかった。

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Common in a boring way, to the point of being predictable; containing nothing new or fresh.

One of the most banal scenes is suddenly invested with so much meaning! All these banalities - They're suddenly turned into these… these beautiful, effervescent pearls. From Music.

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