しょっちゅう

shotchū
adverbIntermediate 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
suffix
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