Ordinary in Japanese
"ordinary" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "ordinary". The most common choice is shown first.
常View details →
Top pick
usual, ordinary, normal, common, regular, continually, always, long-lasting
Reading: jou
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of esteem and cloth. Esteemed cloth.
What it carries
Common sense, daily, usual. Represents always.
Related kanji for "ordinary"
凡Details →庸Details →
ordinary
bon
Shape of wind blowing. All.
ordinary
you
Combines 'building' (广) with 'use' (用), meaning ordinary, mediocre, or moderate. Represents balanced moderation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for ordinary?
The most common kanji for "ordinary" is 常, read as jou. It means usual, ordinary, normal. Related kanji: 凡 (ordinary), 庸 (ordinary).
How many strokes does 常 have?
常 has 11 strokes.