Kanji 常: usual, ordinary, normal, common, regular, continually, always, long-lasting
Key takeaways
Kanji 常: usual, ordinary, normal, common, regular, continually, always, long-lasting. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 常
usual, ordinary, normal, common, regular, continually, always, long-lasting
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Like something that is still (尚) hanging (吊) in its place, it signifies a state that 'always' remains the same. It refers to the 'ordinary' routine that continues without change.
