常
usual · ordinary · normal · common · regular · continually · always · long-lasting
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of esteem and cloth. Esteemed cloth.
Symbolism
Common sense, daily, usual. Represents always.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
諸行無常
しょぎょうむじょう
all things must pass; all worldly things are impermanent; all things must pass
尋常一様
じんじょういちよう
ordinary; common; mediocre; ordinary
日常茶飯
にちじょうさはん
everyday occurrence; everyday occurrence
無常迅速
むじょうじんそく
the (fast) pace at which life passes, and thus the nearness of death; promptitude of the changes of the times; the (fast) pace at which life passes, and thus the nearness of death
常套手段
じょうとうしゅだん
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick; one's habitual practice
常住坐臥
じょうじゅうざが
at all times; day in, day out; constantly; at all times
家常茶飯
かじょうさはん
everyday occurrence; commonplace of life; nothing out of the ordinary; everyday occurrence
常住不断
じょうじゅうふだん
ceaseless; constant; uninterrupted; ceaseless
常住不滅
じょうじゅうふめつ
everlasting; forever unchanging; undying; everlasting
常在戦場
じょうざいせんじょう
always conducting oneself as though one were on a battlefield; being combat ready at all times (of a person); always conducting oneself as though one were on a battlefield
Proverbs & Idioms
日常茶飯事
にちじょうさはんじ
An everyday occurrence
Something that happens routinely
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 常 mean in Japanese?
常 means usual, ordinary, normal, common, regular, continually, always, long-lasting.
How do you read 常?
On'yomi: ジョウ (JOU). Kun'yomi: つね、とこ- (tsune, toko).
How many strokes does 常 have?
常 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (cloth).
Is 常 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 常 (usual, ordinary, normal, common, regular, continually, always, long-lasting) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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