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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

    常

    Meaning

    Usual, Normal

    Reading

    kunyomiとこ

    toko

    つね

    tsune

    onyomiじょう

    jou

    Parts

    巾Towel 尚Still, Esteem

    Example Word

    非常: emergency. The Japanese adjectival noun '非常 (ひじょう)' primarily means 'emergency'. It is often used in contexts related to urgent or critical situations. For example: emergency exit「非常口」(ひじょうぐち). This word can also be used to describe something as 'extraordinary' or 'unusual', but this usage is less common. For example: extraordinary measures「非常手段」(ひじょうしゅだん). It's important to note that '非常' is often used in formal or official contexts, such as in signs or announcements.

    Radical

    巾

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    214

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 常

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

    kanji

    巾

    Meaning

    Towel

    kanji

    尚

    Meaning

    Still, Esteem

Words Using 常

This kanji is used in 11 words:

    word

    常に

    Meaning

    Always

    word

    常

    Meaning

    Usual

    word

    非常口

    Meaning

    Emergency exit

    word

    非常

    Meaning

    Emergency

    word

    正常

    Meaning

    Normal

    word

    通常

    Meaning

    Usual, Normal

    word

    日常

    Meaning

    Daily

    word

    非常に

    Meaning

    Very

    word

    常識

    Meaning

    Commonsense

    word

    異常

    Meaning

    Abnormal

    word

    非常識

    Meaning

    Unreasonable

Kanji Related to 常 Through the Part 巾

These 14 kanji contain the part 巾 as well.

    kanji

    制

    Meaning

    System, Control

    kanji

    幅

    Meaning

    Width

    kanji

    市

    Meaning

    City, Market

    kanji

    幕

    Meaning

    Curtain

    kanji

    帯

    Meaning

    Belt, Wear

    kanji

    帳

    Meaning

    Notebook

    kanji

    帝

    Meaning

    Emperor, Sovereign

    kanji

    帆

    Meaning

    Sail

    kanji

    刷

    Meaning

    Printing

    kanji

    帽

    Meaning

    Hat, Headgear

    kanji

    飾

    Meaning

    Decorate

    kanji

    席

    Meaning

    Seat

    kanji

    帰

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    幣

    Meaning

    Money, Cash

Kanji Related to 常 Through the Part 尚

These 3 kanji contain the part 尚 as well.

    kanji

    掌

    Meaning

    Palm, Manipulate

    kanji

    堂

    Meaning

    Hall

    kanji

    賞

    Meaning

    Prize

Learn the Kanji 常

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.