every time, whenever

Beginner

15-20 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates that something happens every time an action occurs.

[Verb dictionary form/た form] + たびに / [Noun] + のたびに

会うたびに、彼は痩せていく。

Au tabi ni, kare wa yasete iku.

Every time I meet him, he gets thinner.

試験のたびに緊張する。

Shiken no tabi ni kinchou suru.

I get nervous every time there's an exam.

Similar to ～ごとに but emphasizes repetition.

～次第

as soon as, upon, depends on

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Use for repeated occurrences.

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Japanese Language Education Specialists

Last updated: Jan 2

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