定番

This is the 684th most frequent Japanese word.


定番

A classic or standard item; a staple.


定番 is used to mean 'a standard or classic choice' in this sentence, referring to a popular, expected option on the menu.

このお店のカレーは定番メニューです。

The curry at this restaurant is a classic menu item.


定番 indicates 'a typical or representative feature' of summer in the context of the sentence.

夏といえば、スイカが定番ですよね。

Speaking of summer, watermelon is a classic choice, right?


定番 expresses 'the usual or standard choice' describing the style of clothing in the sentence.

彼女の服装はいつも定番のスタイルです。

Her clothing is always of a standard style.