Japanese Conversation · Level 36
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Japanese word
常に
Pronunciation
Romajitsuneni
Meaning
- adverbalways
Example
私たちは常に前向きです。watashi ta chi wa tsune ni mae mu ki de su
We are always positive.
More examples
忙しくても、常に家族との時間を大切にします。isoga shi ku te mo tsune ni ka zoku to no ji kan o tai setsu ni shi ma su
Even when I am busy, I always value time with my family.
Core concept
Shows that a state or action continues at every relevant time without interruption.
Common phrases
常に意識するtsune ni i shiki su ru
always be aware of
常に大切にするtsune ni tai setsu ni su ru
always value
Similar words
いつもitsumo: It describes a usual state or action that occurs regularly as part of a familiar pattern.
ずっとzutto: It shows that a state lasts from one point in time to another.
絶えずtaezu: It indicates that something happens repeatedly or continues with no pause.
Definition in Japanese
どの時も変わることなく、同じ状態や事柄が続くさま。do no toki mo ka wa ru ko to na ku ona ji jō tai ya koto gara ga tsuzu ku sa ma
Word origin
常に (tsuneni) combines 常 (tsune, "usual") with に (ni), which forms an adverb and gives the sense of being constant.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, 常に (tsuneni) sounds more formal and deliberate than いつも (itsumo), which is common for ordinary habits.
Other meanings
- constantlyadverb