しょっちゅう
shotchūadverb★Intermediate— constantly, all the time
informal
Very frequently; constantly; all the time
彼女はしょっちゅうSNSに投稿している。
She posts on social media all the time.
この機械はしょっちゅう故障する。
This machine constantly breaks down.
💡
Often used to express annoyance or emphasis on frequency.
💡Pro Tip
Emphasis
This word is often used to express frustration or surprise at how often something happens.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the phrase 'しょっちゅう' (常々), meaning 'always' or 'constantly'.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in casual conversation to emphasize frequent occurrence, often with a slightly negative connotation.
Word Breakdown
しょ
always
prefixっちゅう
constantly
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