A1 noun Formal #3,897 most common

常時

jōji /dʑoːdʑi/

Refers to a state of being 'always' or 'at all times.' It describes a continuous condition or something that happens regularly during normal hours or operations.

Examples

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1

このお店は常時、パンを売っています。

This shop sells bread at all times.

2

館内は常時、禁煙となっております。

Smoking is prohibited in the building at all times.

3

彼は常時、お菓子を食べているね。

He is eating snacks all the time, isn't he?

Word Family

Noun
常時
Adverb
常時
Related
平常
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Jo' (Ordinary/Normal) and 'Ji' (Time). It's the 'Ordinary Time' when something is happening.

Quick Quiz

この機械は___動いています。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 常時

Examples

1

このお店は常時、パンを売っています。

everyday

This shop sells bread at all times.

2

館内は常時、禁煙となっております。

formal

Smoking is prohibited in the building at all times.

3

彼は常時、お菓子を食べているね。

informal

He is eating snacks all the time, isn't he?

4

常時観測システムにより、データの変化を記録する。

academic

Changes in data are recorded via a continuous observation system.

5

弊社では、常時10名以上のスタッフが待機しております。

business

At our company, we have more than 10 staff members on standby at all times.

Word Family

Noun
常時
Adverb
常時
Related
平常

Common Collocations

常時接続 Always-on connection
常時雇用 Permanent employment
常時監視 Continuous monitoring
常時在庫 Regularly in stock
常時稼働 Operating 24/7

Common Phrases

常時開店

Open at all times

常時携帯

Carrying something at all times

常時待機

On standby 24/7

Often Confused With

常時 vs 常に

'Tsune-ni' is the general word for 'always' in speech, while 'Jōji' is more formal and often refers to technical or business availability.

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Usage Notes

Use this word when you want to sound more formal or when referring to official services, business hours, or technical operations.

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Common Mistakes

Beginners often use 'Jōji' in casual conversations where 'Itsumo' (always) is much more natural.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Jo' (Ordinary/Normal) and 'Ji' (Time). It's the 'Ordinary Time' when something is happening.

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Word Origin

Composed of '常' (usual/everlasting) and '時' (time), originating from Chinese characters used to denote constancy.

Grammar Patterns

Can be used as an adverb without a particle. Can modify a noun using the particle 'の' (常時の...).
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Cultural Context

Commonly seen on Japanese signs regarding security (CCTV) or store policies.

Quick Quiz

この機械は___動いています。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 常時

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