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よくある
Meanings
Expression
Verb (irregular)
Usually written in kana
1. to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
Ah, it's one of those things that's common in shoujo manga!
Alt. forms
よくある
93%
良よくある
6%
Top 3600
Conjugations...Used in: 3282
Composed of
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
Used in vocabulary (7 in total)
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
frequently asked questions; FAQ
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Examples (44 in total)
It's a common mistake.
Does that kind of thing happen often?
Does this happen often?
That's a popular question.
The curtains and the carpet are a good match.
That happens to me often, too.
Is that a common name?
Ah, it's one of those things that's common in shoujo manga!
He is in poor health.
These are common diseases of children.
It's a scene that often appears in movies and such.
It's a common way to open a story, but is it strange?
He often fails to keep his promise.
Mothers are often not appreciated.
Her blue shoes go well with that dress.
That is a common way of thinking in early civilizations.
Failures often spring from ignorance.
This is not limited to magic; such things often happen.
Is Tom a common name in your country?
Is Natasha a common name in Russia?
Carelessness often causes accidents.
Is Tom a common name in Australia?
I'm not feeling well. Could you please send for a doctor?
He will often go out for the whole day.
I was often at odds with my parents.
I saw that movie, but it wasn't very good.
It often happens that I almost drop my smartphone in the toilet.
I often study while listening to music.
That movie wasn't well received in Japan.
I often hear her play the piano.
He often breaks into the middle of a conversation.
The red hat goes well with your dress.
Mary would often sit alone on the porch.
I often enjoy listening to music after supper.
She often sits there reading a book.
It is a symptom common in children, but it is also a common symptom in adults.
He often goes without food for days.
We often come across Japanese tourists in this area.
He would often sit for hours doing nothing.
Weight gain is a common side-effect of certain psychiatric medications.
I hear that even taxi drivers often get lost in Tokyo.
We often eat foods which are harmful to our health without knowing it.
Editors often go to extremes in providing their readers with unimportant facts.
What seems easy at first often turns out to be difficult.