Known for his "elegant and sedate behavior and soft-spokenness," his ability to judge people, his willingness to promote people of excellent capability and avoid yes-men, Tokiwa was reputed to have what it takes to be the Regent.
常は「容儀閑雅、言論和順」であり、人材を見抜くのに優れ才能の士を推引し、讒侫の徒を遠ざけ、「丞相の器」と評された。