JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
常 — usual
- Reading
- ジョウ・つね・とこ\~
- Meaning
- usual; ordinary; normal; common; regular; continually; always; long-lasting
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
常 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ジョウ・つね・とこ\~ and it means usual; ordinary; normal; common; regular; continually; always; long-lasting. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
常 appears in everyday japanese words such as 平常 (normal), 正常 (normalcy) and 通常 (common).
Japanese words containing 常
Frequently asked questions
What does 常 mean in Japanese?
常 means usual; ordinary; normal; common; regular; continually; always; long-lasting in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 常 read?
常 is read ジョウ・つね・とこ\~. Reading it inside real words — 平常 and 正常 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 常 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 常 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 常 in a word?
A common word containing 常 is 平常 (へいじょう) — "normal". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 常 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 常 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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