いつも

itsumo

adverb★Beginner

informal

always; every time; all the time

いつもありがとうございます。

Thank you always.

彼はいつも遅刻する。

He is always late.

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Often used to emphasize habitual actions or states.

いつもありがとうthank you alwaysいつも同じalways the same

いつも通りphrase

as usual

Adding 'いつも' to expressions like 'ありがとうございます' makes them sound more heartfelt and natural in Japanese.

'いつも' is used to emphasize that something happens repeatedly or consistently, not just occasionally.

Derived from 'いつ' (when) + 'も' (also, even), meaning 'at any time' or 'every time'.

Can be used to express appreciation, criticism, or observation of habitual behavior. Often softened with 'いつも' to sound more polite or natural.

いつ

when

root

も

also, even

suffix

✎ Noted on May 2, 2026JA → EN