Japanese dictionary
How to say "often" in Japanese
よくよく · yoku
"Often" in Japanese is よく (yoku). In formal writing, しばしば (shibashiba) is used.
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Ways to say "often" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| よくよく · yoku | Often. |
| しばしばしばしば · shibashiba | Often (formal, written). |
| たびたびたびたび · tabitabi | Often; repeatedly. |
How to use it
"How often?" is どのくらい (dono kurai), as in どのくらい行きますか.
よく also means "well": よくできました (well done).
Example sentences
- この店にはよく来ます。Kono mise ni wa yoku kimasu.I come to this restaurant often.
- どのくらいジムに行きますか。Dono kurai jimu ni ikimasu ka.How often do you go to the gym?
- 東京ではよく地震があります。Tōkyō de wa yoku jishin ga arimasu.There are often earthquakes in Tokyo.
- たびたびご連絡してすみません。Tabitabi go-renraku shite sumimasen.Sorry for contacting you so often.
- よく京都に行きます。Yoku Kyōto ni ikimasu.I often go to Kyoto.
- このようなミスはしばしば起こります。Kono yō na misu wa shibashiba okorimasu.Mistakes like this happen often.
Questions
How do you ask "How often?" in Japanese?
Ask どのくらい (dono kurai), or be specific: 週に何回ですか (How many times a week?).
Does よく mean often or well?
Both. よく行きます means "I often go," and よく眠れました means "I slept well."
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