1.
always; habitually; on a daily basis; at all times
Describes something done regularly as a matter of course, or a habitual state of affairs. Somewhat formal.
常日頃思っていること。
Something I always think about.
常日頃から体を鍛えている。
I train my body on a regular basis.
常日頃感じていた不満をようやく上司に伝えた。
I finally told my boss about the dissatisfaction I had always felt.
Means "always, habitually, on a regular basis." Emphasizes that something is a constant, ongoing state or habit. Somewhat formal in tone.
FORMATION:
常 (always, constant) + 日頃 (usually, daily life). More emphatic than 日頃 alone.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 常日頃から: from one's usual daily life, always
- 常日頃思っている: something one always thinks
- 常日頃の行い: one's usual conduct
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 日頃: usually, normally (less emphatic)
- 普段: ordinarily, normally (casual)
- 常に: always, constantly (more literary)