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VocabJLPT N1

(the) mainstream

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. (the) mainstream
2. main course (of a river)

This word describes the dominant or prevailing trend, group, or current within a larger field or society. It is used to indicate what is considered the standard or most widely accepted position, similar to saying "mainstream" in English.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Honestly, I'm just tired of forcing myself to fit in with the mainstream.

Sentence 2

At this year's expo, AI integration was everywhere!

Sentence 3

I can't believe the "just tough it out" mentality is still mainstream — seriously!

Sentence 4

Still, video content is pretty much the mainstream in youth culture these days!

Sentence 5

When the mainstream values shift, the meaning of words shifts with them.