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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries普通の女の子
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Futsū no onnanoko
"彼女は友達の中で普通の女の子のように感じていた。"
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2 senses- 1
A person, especially a woman, who is considered to be ordinary or unremarkable in appearance.
"Despite her talents, she often felt like a plain-Jane compared to her more glamorous friends." - 2
A term used to describe someone who lacks distinctive features or style.
"He was just a plain-Jane in a world full of fashionistas."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Plain-Jane' originated in the United States in the mid-20th century, combining 'plain,' meaning simple or unadorned, with 'Jane,' a common female name. It reflects a cultural stereotype of an ordinary, unremarkable woman, evolving from the use of 'Jane' as a generic name for women.
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Fille ordinaire
Transliteration: Feel or-din-air
"Elle se sentait comme une fille ordinaire parmi ses amies."
Gewöhnliches Mädchen
Transliteration: Ge-vöhn-li-ches Mäd-chen
"Sie fühlte sich wie ein gewöhnliches Mädchen in der Modewelt."
Ragazza comune
Transliteration: Ra-gazza co-mu-ne
"Si sentiva una ragazza comune tra le sue amiche."
Chica común
Transliteration: Chee-ka co-moon
"Ella se sentía como una chica común entre sus amigas."
Menina comum
Transliteration: Me-nee-na co-mum
"Ela se sentia como uma menina comum entre suas amigas."
सामान्य लड़की
Transliteration: Saamaanya ladki
"वह अपनी सहेलियों के बीच सामान्य लड़की की तरह महसूस करती थी।"
普通女孩
Transliteration: Pǔtōng nǚhái
"她在朋友中感觉像个普通女孩。"
평범한 소녀
Transliteration: Pyeongbeomhan sonyeo
"그녀는 친구들 사이에서 평범한 소녀처럼 느꼈다."
普通の女の子
Transliteration: Futsū no onnanoko
"彼女は友達の中で普通の女の子のように感じていた。"
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