English–Japanese

“usually” in Japanese

Japanese

Also普段 (fudan) · 通常 (tsūjō) · たいてい (taitei)

Pronunciation

Romajihigoro

Example

日頃は早く寝ます。hi goro wa haya ku ne ma su

I usually go to bed early.

Illustration for 日頃 (usually)

How to say “usually” in Japanese

“Usually” in Japanese is 日頃 (higoro).

Presents an action as part of ordinary life, giving it the sense of a regular or usual occurrence.

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

Example sentences with 日頃

日頃から健康のために歩いています。hi goro ka ra ken kō no ta me ni aru i te i ma su

I regularly walk for my health.

Tips for using 日頃

  • Unlike "always," 日頃 (higoro) can describe a regular pattern without claiming that something happens every single time.

Other Japanese words for “usually”

普段は七時に起きます。fu dan wa nana ji ni o ki ma su

I usually get up at seven.

通常は朝ご飯を食べます。tsū jō wa asa go han o ta be ma su

I usually eat breakfast.

私はたいてい朝ご飯を食べます。watashi wa ta i te i asa go han o ta be ma su

I usually eat breakfast.

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