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常
常
11 strokes
Frequency: 293
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

usual
ordinary
normal
common
regular
continually
always
long-lasting

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つね
とこ-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とき
のぶ
ひ
ひた

Common Words

ただ
只
唯
徒
但
常
タダ
Freq #128
1

Word usually written using kana alone; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Common noun

ordinary; common; usual

Examples
私はただの名無しの権兵衛です。
I am just a nobody.
2

Word usually written using kana alone; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Common noun; Only 只

free of charge

Examples
私はその切符をただで手にいれた。
I got the ticket for nothing.
3

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Common noun; Usu. as ただでは...

unaffected; as is; safe

Examples
彼は結構しぶといね。転んでもただでは起きぬ、いい根性しているよ。
He's a tenacious guy who always manages to come out on top. He's the kind of guy who can turn any situation to his advantage.
4

Adverb (fukushi)

only; merely; just; simply

Examples
君はただ皿を洗いさえすればいい。
All you have to do is wash the dishes.
5

Conjunction; Esp. 但

but; however; nevertheless

Examples
ただ、面白いブログを書くために、人のブログを読むのなら今日から出来る。
However, if you're going to read people's blogs in order to write an interesting blog, you can do that right away.
非常
ひじょう
Freq #1143
1

Common noun

emergency

Examples
非常の場合は警察を呼びなさい。
Call the police in an emergency.
2

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

extreme; great; extraordinary; remarkable; unusual; terrible; severe

Examples
叔母は非常なお金持ちだからといって、それだけ幸せというわけではない。
My aunt is none the happier for her great wealth.
常に
つねに
Adverb
Freq #1149
1

always; constantly

Examples
常に疲労感があります。
I always have a tired feeling.
異常
いじょう
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #1679
1

abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon

Examples
そんなにたくさん食べるのは異常だ。
It is abnormal to eat so much.
常識
じょうしき
Noun
Freq #2444
1

common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice; social etiquette

Examples
彼女には常識が欠けている。
She is lacking in common sense.
通常
つうじょう
Adverb
Noun
～の Adj.
Freq #2471
1

usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common

Examples
彼は、通常バスで学校へ行きます。
He usually goes to school by bus.
日常
にちじょう
Adverb
Noun
～の Adj.
Freq #2514
1

everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular

Examples
日常の運動はあなたのためになる。
Moderate exercise is good for you.
尋常
じんじょう
～な Adj.
Noun
～の Adj.
Freq #5027
1

common; usual

Examples
ジェーンの死は尋常ではない。
Jane didn't die a natural death.
常
恒
つね
Noun
～の Adj.
Freq #5413
1

usual state of things

Examples
私は彼と学校に行くのが常でした。
I used to go to school with him.
正常
せいじょう
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #5873
1

normal; regular

Examples
赤ん坊は正常な発育を示した。
The baby showed a normal development.
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