時々
tokidokiadverb★Beginner— sometimes
informal
Occasionally; from time to time; not frequently but regularly.
時々、友達と映画を見に行きます。
I sometimes go to the movies with friends.
彼は時々、私の家に遊びに来ます。
He sometimes comes over to my house to play.
💡
A common adverb used to describe events that happen irregularly but not rarely.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Sentences
時々 is often used at the beginning or middle of a sentence to describe occasional events.
⚡Gold Rule
Frequency Indication
時々 implies a moderate frequency—more often than 'まれに' (rarely) but less often than 'よく' (often).
📖Word Origin
Composed of '時' (time) and '々' (repetition marker), indicating something that happens at irregular intervals.
📝Usage Notes
Often used to describe events that occur sporadically but are not rare. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
時
time
root々
repetition marker
suffix和英辞典