常
Kanji · N2
常 / usual
Kanji for usual, ordinary, or normal.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | つね、とこ- | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
常 carries the meaning usual, ordinary, or normal.
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Common compounds with 常
常勤じょうきんfull-time employment
非常にひじょうにvery / extremely / exceedingly
非常口ひじょうぐちemergency exit
常識じょうしきcommon sense / good sense / common knowledge
常につねにalways / constantly / at all times
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