How to Say ‘Sometimes.’ in Japanese
たまに来ますよ。
たまにきますよ。
💬 Usage Tip: Communicates a casual, not so frequent habit.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese people may often downplay their habits to be modest.
Phrase Breakdown
たまに
来ますよ
Word-by-Word Breakdown
たまにたまに
[tamani]
sometimes
Indicates that something happens occasionally.
たまに映画を見に行きます。
I sometimes go to see movies.
来き
[ki]
to come
Refers to someone arriving at a place.
来月日本に来ます。
I will come to Japan next month.
ますます
[masu]
polite affirmative
Used to politely affirm or confirm something.
行きます。
I will go.
よよ
[yo]
you know
Adds emphasis or confirmation to a statement.
いい天気ですね！
It's nice weather, isn't it!
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