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What is the Kanji for 'Usual' and 'Normal'? | 常

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Usual' and 'Normal', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Usual' and 'Normal' is 常.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Usual, Normal

    Reading

    kunyomiとこ

    toko

    つね

    tsune

    onyomiじょう

    jou

    Parts

    Still, Esteem Towel

    Example Word

    非常識: unreasonable. The Japanese adjectival noun '非常識 (ひじょうしき)' means 'unreasonable' or 'lacking common sense'. It is used to describe actions, behaviors, or ideas that are considered illogical, inappropriate, or contrary to societal norms. This term often carries a negative connotation and is used to criticize someone's behavior or judgment. For example: His behavior is unreasonable「彼の行動は非常識だ」(かれのこうどうはひじょうしきだ). It's very unreasonable to be late without notice「連絡なしに遅れるのは非常識だ」(れんらくなしにおくれるのはひじょうしきだ). The word can also be used in a more general sense to describe situations or systems that defy logic or common sense.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    214

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Still, Esteem

    kanji

    Meaning

    Towel

Words Using

This kanji is used in 11 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 3 kanji contain the part 尚 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hall

    kanji

    Meaning

    Palm, Manipulate

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 14 kanji contain the part 巾 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    City, Market

    kanji

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decorate

    kanji

    Meaning

    System, Control

    kanji

    Meaning

    Width

    kanji

    Meaning

    Belt, Wear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Printing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Curtain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Notebook

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emperor, Sovereign

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sail

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hat, Headgear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Money, Cash

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What does 常 mean?

常 means 'Usual' and 'Normal'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

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