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How to say 'Always' in Japanese | いつも

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The Japanese word for Always is 'Itsumo', written as いつも in Japanese.

    Meaning

    Always

    Reading

    Itsumo

    Explanation

    The Japanese adverb 'いつも (itsumo)' means 'always'. It is used to indicate that something happens all the time, without exception, or that something is in a constant state. This word can be used in various contexts, such as daily routines, habits, or general truths. For example: I always eat breakfast「私はいつも朝ごはんを食べる」(わたしはいつもあさごはんをたべる). He is always kind「彼はいつも親切だ」(かれはいつもしんせつだ). Note that 'いつも' can also imply a sense of continuity or consistency, and it is often used to express something that is habitual or expected.

    Part Of Speech

    adverb

    Frequency

    201

    Composition

    hiragana

    Handwriting

Hiragana in the Word いつも

This word contains 3 Hiragana characters :

  • hiragana

    Reading

    I
  • hiragana

    Reading

    Tsu
  • hiragana

    Reading

    Mo

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'Itsumo' means 'Always' .

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