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常
常 (readings: じょう, つね, とこ; Japanese kanji) means “constant / usual”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 日常 (daily life).
What does 常 mean?
| Kanji | 常 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | constant / usual |
| Readings | じょう, つね, とこ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 常
常 is read じょう or つね or とこ depending on the word.
Example words with 常
| Example | 日常 (daily life) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14