How to say "always" in Japanese
"Always" in Japanese is いつも (itsumo). For rules and habits that never change, 必ず (kanarazu), "without fail," is also common.
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Ways to say "always" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| いつもいつも · itsumo | Always; usually. The everyday word. |
| 常につねに · tsune ni | Always; at all times. Formal. |
| 必ずかならず · kanarazu | Always; without fail (for rules and habits). |
How to use it
いつも usually comes near the start of the sentence: いつも電車で行きます (I always go by train).
In business, いつもお世話になっております (itsumo o-sewa ni natte orimasu) is the standard opening of emails, "Thank you for your continued support."
Example sentences
- いつも電車で会社に行きます。Itsumo densha de kaisha ni ikimasu.I always go to work by train.
- いつもお世話になっております。Itsumo o-sewa ni natte orimasu.Thank you for your continued support.
- 会議の前に必ず資料を読みます。Kaigi no mae ni kanarazu shiryō o yomimasu.I always read the materials before a meeting.
- 彼はいつも元気です。Kare wa itsumo genki desu.He's always cheerful.
- お客様の安全を常に考えています。Okyakusama no anzen o tsune ni kangaete imasu.We always keep our customers' safety in mind.
- いつもの店で待っています。Itsumo no mise de matte imasu.I'll wait at our usual place.
Questions
What does いつもの mean?
いつもの (itsumo no) means "the usual," as in いつもの店 (our usual restaurant) or いつものでお願いします (the usual, please).
What is the difference between いつも and 常に?
Both mean always. いつも (itsumo) is everyday speech. 常に (tsune ni) is formal and common in writing and company policies.
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