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たまに～がある
tama ni ~ ga aru
to occasionally have something happen
たまに頭痛があったら、休んだ方がいいです。
If you occasionally have a headache, it's better to rest.
informal
To have something happen occasionally; to experience something infrequently
たまに友達からメールが来る。
I occasionally get emails from friends.
たまに雨が降る季節だ。
It's the season when it occasionally rains.
This phrase is used to describe something that happens infrequently or sporadically. The '～' is replaced with the specific event or situation.
Collocations
たまに～があるto occasionally have something happen
Antonyms
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
This phrase is often used to describe minor or non-serious events that happen infrequently.
Gold Rule
Grammar Rule
The '～' is replaced with the specific noun or event being described, and the verb 'ある' is used to indicate the existence of the event.
Word Origin
Combination of 'たまに' (occasionally) and '～がある' (to have something).
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe infrequent events or experiences. The '～' is replaced with the specific noun or event being described.
Word Breakdown
たまに
occasionally
adverb～
placeholder for the specific event or situation
placeholderがある
to have
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