時々ある
tokidoki aruphrase★Intermediate— happens sometimes
informal
to happen occasionally or sometimes
彼は時々あるように、急に怒り出すことがある。
He sometimes suddenly gets angry.
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This phrase is commonly used to describe events or behaviors that occur infrequently but predictably.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage in Context
This phrase is often used to describe behaviors or events that occur irregularly but are not entirely unexpected.
📖Word Origin
Combination of '時々' (tokidoki, meaning 'sometimes') and 'ある' (aru, meaning 'to exist' or 'to happen').
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though it is more common in casual conversation.
Word Breakdown
時々
sometimes
adverbある
to exist/happen
verb和英辞典