常に
つねに
tsuneni
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 43 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
常に (つねに (tsuneni)) means "Always". The reading is つねに (tsuneni). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Always
Also : constantly · habitually · at all times
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Example Sentences
常に正直であることが大切だ。
つねにしょうじきであることがたいせつだ。
It is important to always be honest.
彼女は常に笑顔で接する。
かのじょはつねにえがおでせっする。
She always greets people with a smile.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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