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N4 · 11 strokes · — · Irodori #641 · Pre-Intermediate L18

常

always, common, continually, long-lasting, normal, ordinary, regular, usual

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Readings

On’yomi
ジョウ
Kun’yomi
つね、とこ-

Example words

  • 非常口

    ひじょうぐち

    emergency exit

  • 常

    つね

    always

Memory aids

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How to remember

👁Shape

A 11-stroke character meaning "always" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.

🧩Components

Remember "always" (常) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.

📖Anchor word

非常に (ひじょうに) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.

🔊Readings

First learned in 非常に (ひじょうに) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: つね、とこ- — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: ジョウ — common in compound words (熟語).