Japanese word

いつも

Pronunciation

Romajiitsumo

Meaning

  • adverbalways

Example

いつも朝ご飯を食べます。i tsu mo asa go han o ta be ma su

I always eat breakfast.

Illustration for いつも (always)

More examples

私はいつも学校へ行きます。watashi wa i tsu mo gak kō e i ki ma su

I always go to school.

先生はいつもゆっくり話します。sen sei wa i tsu mo yu kku ri hana shi ma su

The teacher always speaks slowly.

Core concept

Shows that something happens on every occasion or remains true as a continuing habit.

Common phrases

  • いつもありがとうi tsu mo a ri ga tō

    thank you as always

  • いつもどおりi tsu mo dō ri

    as usual

  • いつも使うi tsu mo tsuka u

    use all the time

Similar words

常にtsuneni: To indicate that something is true or happens continually without exception.
毎回maikai: To indicate that something happens each time a particular event occurs.
ずっとzutto: To show that an action or state continues throughout a period.

Definition in Japanese

ある時だけに限らず、毎回同じように、または常に起こるさま。a ru toki da ke ni kagi ra zu mai kai ona ji yō ni ma ta wa tsune ni o ko ru sa ma

Word origin

いつも (itsumo) is a native Japanese formation of いつ (itsu, "when") and も (mo, "also"), whose combination gives the sense of "every time."

Usage tips

  • Japanese speakers often use いつも (itsumo) in greetings and thanks to recognize a person's continuing help or regular presence.

Opposites

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