恒

恒 — constancy, always

Learn the correct stroke order for 恒 (constancy), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つねtsune、つねにtsuneni
Strokes9
Radical心
Frequency#1314
Meaningsconstancy, always

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

恒久こうきゅうpermanence; perpetuitynoun
恒常こうじょうconstancy; permanencenoun
恒星こうせいstarnoun
恒例こうれいestablished practice; customnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 恒 (constancy) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 恒 is #1314, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

恒久こうきゅう — permanence; perpetuity
恒常こうじょう — constancy; permanence
恒星こうせい — star

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 恒 have?

The kanji 恒 (constancy) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 恒?

恒 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 恒 mean?

恒 means: constancy, always. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: つね, つねに.

What JLPT level is 恒?

恒 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.