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常習 (じょうしゅう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
habitual practice ; custom ; habit
Refers to a repeated, often negative, behavior or custom that has become ingrained. Frequently used in legal or formal contexts for habitual offenses (e.g., 常習犯).
刑けい
罰ばつ
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重おも
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Repeat offenders face heavier penalties.
Similar words 習しゅう 慣かん 習慣 is a general term for a custom or habit, often neutral or positive. 常習 emphasizes a repeated, often undesirable, pattern and is more formal.
癖くせ 癖 refers to a personal mannerism or habit, often unconscious and not necessarily negative. 常習 implies a more deliberate or established pattern of behavior.
Etymology Compound of 常 (じょう, 'usual, constant') and 習 (しゅう, 'learn, practice'). The combination conveys the idea of something learned or practiced to the point of becoming customary.
