Quick answer
常 is the kanji for "Usual". A common reading is つね (tsune). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Usual
Also : Normal · Common · Always · Regular · Ordinary
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 常 represents 'USUAL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of usual.
On-reading: じょう — remember this sound by associating it with usual. Kun-reading: つね.
Example Sentences
日常生活で英語を使う機会が増えてきた。
にちじょうせいかつでえいごをつかうきかいがふえてきた。
Opportunities to use English in daily life have been increasing.
常識を持って行動しないと、周りに迷惑をかけてしまいます。
じょうしきをもってこうどうしないと、まわりにめいわくをかけてしまいます。
If you don't act with common sense, you'll end up bothering those around you.
Vocabulary using 常
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