Japanese dictionary
How to say "usually" in Japanese
普段ふだん · fudan
"Usually" in Japanese is 普段 (fudan) or たいてい (taitei). In casual speech, いつも (itsumo) is often used.
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Ways to say "usually" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 普段ふだん · fudan | Usually; normally. |
| いつもいつも · itsumo | Usually; always. |
| たいていたいてい · taitei | Usually; mostly. |
| 普通はふつうは · futsū wa | Normally; usually. |
How to use it
"Everyday clothes" is 普段着 (fudangi).
普通は (futsū wa) means "normally" or "as a rule."
Example sentences
- 普段は電車で通勤します。Fudan wa densha de tsūkin shimasu.I usually commute by train.
- 週末はたいてい家にいます。Shūmatsu wa taitei ie ni imasu.I'm usually home on weekends.
- いつも七時に起きます。Itsumo shichiji ni okimasu.I usually get up at seven.
- 普通は予約が必要です。Futsū wa yoyaku ga hitsuyō desu.A reservation is usually needed.
- 普段着で来てください。Fudangi de kite kudasai.Please come in everyday clothes.
- お昼はたいていお弁当です。Ohiru wa taitei o-bentō desu.I usually have a boxed lunch.
Questions
What is the difference between 普段 and いつも?
普段 (fudan) means usually or normally. いつも (itsumo) means always, but is often used for usually in conversation.
What is 普段着?
普段着 (fudangi) means everyday or casual clothes.
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