Quick answer
常 is the kanji for "Usual". A common reading is つね (tsune). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Usual
Also : Normal · Common · Always · Regular · Ordinary
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 常 represents 'USUAL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of usual.
On-reading: じょう — remember this sound by associating it with usual. Kun-reading: つね.
Example Sentences
日常生活で英語を使う機会が増えてきた。
にちじょうせいかつでえいごをつかうきかいがふえてきた。
Opportunities to use English in daily life have been increasing.
常識を持って行動しないと、周りに迷惑をかけてしまいます。
じょうしきをもってこうどうしないと、まわりにめいわくをかけてしまいます。
If you don't act with common sense, you'll end up bothering those around you.
Vocabulary using 常
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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