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しょっちゅう
shotchū
constantly, all the time
彼はしょっちゅう遅刻する。
He is constantly late.
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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