たまに~する

tama ni ~ suru
adverb + verbIntermediate to do something occasionally
informal

To do something infrequently or on rare occasions.

たまに映画を見に行きます

I occasionally go to see a movie.

彼はたまに仕事を休みます

He occasionally takes a day off from work.

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This phrase is commonly used to describe actions that happen infrequently but are part of a regular routine.

Collocations

たまに~するto occasionally do somethingたまに~たがるto occasionally want to do something

Related Phrases

時々phrase
occasionally

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Context

Use 'たまに~する' when talking about actions that happen infrequently but are part of your routine, such as hobbies or occasional habits.

Gold Rule

Frequency Indication

This phrase is used to indicate that an action is not frequent but still happens from time to time.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the noun 'たま' (ball, sphere) which metaphorically represents something rare or occasional, combined with the verb 'する' (to do).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used to describe actions that are not frequent but still part of a routine. It can also be used to soften a request or statement by implying it is not a regular occurrence.

Word Breakdown

たまに
occasionally
adverb
+
~する
to do
verb
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