What is the difference between "工場" and "恒常"?

"工場" means "factory; plant; works" (N3), whereas "恒常" represents "constancy, permanence, always" (N2).

Kanji Homophone Battle

Pronunciation Trap: "こうじょう (kōjō)"

Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.

Kanji Option A

こうじょう (kōjō)

N3 / CEFR

Kanji Option B

こうじょう (kōjō)

N2 / CEFR

In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "こうじょう (kōjō)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.

工場 (Level: N3): Translates to "factory; plant; works" and is used when A facility where products are manufactured. Commonly used for manufacturing plants..
恒常 (Level: N2): Maps to "constancy, permanence, always" and carries the nuance of Often used in formal or technical contexts to describe a stable, unchanging state or condition. Can be used as 恒常的な.

Mixing these up can easily result in unnatural writing. Look at the bilingual context cards below to master the conceptual boundaries!

Bilingual Context for "工場"

この工場では自動車を作っています。

This factory manufactures automobiles.

Bilingual Context for "恒常"

この機械は恒常的に同じ性能を維持します。

This machine consistently maintains the same performance.

Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?

Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "この＿＿＿では自動車を作っています。" (Meaning: "This factory manufactures automobiles.")

🎉 Correct Answer!

Correct! "工場" is used for "factory; plant; works" in the context: "This factory manufactures automobiles.".