たまに
tama niOccasionally; once in a while; not very often.
たまに映画を見に行きます。
I go to see a movie occasionally.
彼はたまに日本語で話します。
He speaks Japanese occasionally.
This word is often used to describe something that happens infrequently but regularly.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage in Sentences
たまに can be used with various parts of speech, such as verbs, nouns, and adjectives, to describe something that happens infrequently but regularly.
⚡Gold Rule
Frequency Indication
たまに is used to indicate that something happens infrequently but regularly, not just once or randomly.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the noun 'たま' (ball, sphere) with the particle 'に' (to, at), originally meaning 'at the ball' but evolved to mean 'occasionally' in modern usage.
📝Usage Notes
This word is commonly used in casual conversation to describe infrequent but regular occurrences. It can be used with verbs, nouns, and adjectives.