常


This is the kanji for normal, usual, or continual. It can also be used to mean ever or always.

on readings:
  • jō
kun readings:
  • tsune
  • toko
examples:
非常 hijō emergency
非常口 hijōguchi emergency exit
非常事態 hijō jitai state of emergency
常駐 jōchū permanently stationed
通常 tsūjō ordinary
常若 tokowaka eternal youthfulness

links:
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Last ∆ on 28 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.