恒: the kanji for constant; always
恒 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means constant; always. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
恒 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
恒 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
コウ (kou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 恒例こうれい · kōrei | custom; annual event |
| 恒久こうきゅう · kōkyū | permanence |
| 恒星こうせい · kōsei | fixed star |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 毎年恒例の花火大会が開かれた。Maitoshi kōrei no hanabi taikai ga hirakareta.The annual fireworks festival was held.
- 恒久的な平和を願う。Kōkyūteki na heiwa o negau.We wish for lasting peace.
- 太陽は恒星の一つだ。Taiyō wa kōsei no hitotsu da.The sun is one of the stars.
- 年末の大掃除はわが家の恒例だ。Nenmatsu no ōsōji wa wagaya no kōrei da.The year-end cleaning is a tradition in our home.
- この部屋は温度が恒常的に保たれている。Kono heya wa ondo ga kōjōteki ni tamotarete iru.The temperature in this room is kept constant.
Questions about 恒
How many strokes does 恒 have?
恒 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 恒?
The on readings are kou (コウ). 恒 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 恒?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
More JLPT N1 kanji
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 恒
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.