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How to Say ‘Always tick-tock’ in Japanese

いつだってチックタックと

いつだってチックタックと

Phrase Breakdown

いつだって

チックタックと

Word-by-Word Breakdown

いついつ

[itsu]

whenever

Expresses any time or every time something occurs.

Example

いつだって君が好きだよ。

I like you whenever.

[da]

be (informal)

Informal form of 'to be' used in casual speech.

Example

今日はいい天気だ。

Today is good weather.

ってって

[tte]

quotation particle

Used to quote speech or thoughts.

Example

彼は「寒い」って言った。

He said it's cold.

チックタックチックタック

[chikkutakku]

tick-tock

The sound of a clock ticking.

Example

時計がチックタックと音を立てている。

The clock is making a tick-tock sound.

[to]

with

Particle indicating accompaniment or manner.

Example

彼は嬉しそうに笑ったと話した。

He talked with a happy smile.

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