English–Japanese

“go regularly to” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikayou

Example

毎日学校に通います。mai nichi gak kō ni kayo i ma su

I go to school every day.

Illustration for 通う (go regularly to)

How to say “go regularly to” in Japanese

“Go regularly to” in Japanese is 通う (kayou). 通う can also mean “go to regularly”.

Expresses repeated travel to a fixed destination, often for school, work, or lessons.

Full entry for 通う: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 通う

友だちと同じ学校に通います。tomo da chi to ona ji gak kō ni kayo i ma su

I go to the same school as my friend.

仕事の帰りにジムへ通っています。shi goto no kae ri ni ji mu e tō tte i ma su

I go to the gym after work.

Tips for using 通う

  • 通う (kayō) applies to regular lessons as well as school or work, so it covers both attending and commuting without implying a one-time visit.

Related English words

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