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常に
tsune ni
always
彼は常に時間を守ります。
He always keeps his time.
formalinformal
At all times; without exception; continuously
常に安全を確保することが重要です。
It is important to always ensure safety.
彼女は常に優しい態度を保っています。
She always maintains a kind attitude.
Often used to emphasize consistency or reliability in behavior, systems, or principles.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Casual Usage
'常に' is more formal and suitable for written communication or professional contexts, while 'いつも' is more casual and common in everyday speech.
Gold Rule
Consistency Emphasis
'常に' is often used to emphasize the reliability or consistency of a person, system, or principle, rather than just a habitual action.
Word Origin
Derived from the kanji 常 (tsune), meaning 'always' or 'constantly', combined with the particle に (ni), which indicates a state or condition.
Usage Notes
While '常に' and 'いつも' are often interchangeable, '常に' is slightly more formal and emphasizes a consistent, unchanging state, whereas 'いつも' is more casual and can imply a habitual action.
Word Breakdown
常
always, constant
rootに
in the state of, to
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