The kanji character 常常 generally conveys the idea of "usual," "ordinary," "constant," "always," or "normal." It implies something that happens regularly, is not special, and can be relied upon. It can also refer to something that is enduring or lasting. The core concept is about something that is consistent and without deviation.

・On-yomi (音読み): ジョウ (jō) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): つね (tsune), とこ (toko)

⚫︎ 日常 (にちじょう) Translation: Daily life, everyday ⚫︎ 非常 (ひじょう) Translation: Emergency, extraordinary (The opposite of 常 which means "not usual") ⚫︎ 常識 (じょうしき) Translation: Common sense, common knowledge

The kanji 常常 is a 形声文字 (keisei moji), a phono-semantic compound character. The upper part of the character, 尚 (しょう), functions as the phonetic component, indicating the sound. The lower part, 巾 (きん), is believed to represent a flag or banner. Originally, it might have suggested the constant presence of a flag, which was a symbol of authority or a marker in a specific place. Over time, the meaning broadened to encompass the idea of "constant" or "always present."