Japanese

ときどき
Meaning: sometimes; at times
Part of Speech: Adverb

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時

Example sentences

He sometimes goes on a trip alone.
時々立ち止まって、これまでの人生を振り返ってみる。
Sometimes I stop and look back on my life so far.
その古い機械は、時々奇妙な音を発する。
That old machine sometimes makes a strange noise.
時々、無性にラーメンが食べたくなる。
Sometimes I suddenly feel like eating ramen.
彼の言動は時々過激だ。
His words and actions are sometimes extreme.
その火山は時々、火を噴く。
That volcano occasionally spouts fire.
彼はもう大人なのに、時々子供っぽいことを言う。
Even though he is an adult, he sometimes says childish things.
祖父は時々、喘息の発作を起こす。
Grandfather has frequent asthma attacks.
一人暮らしは時々さびしく感じることがある。
Living alone, I sometimes feel lonely.
猪は時々食べ物を求めて人里に下りてくる。
Wild boars sometimes come down to the village in search of food.

Usage Notes

Indicates an action that occurs occasionally but not regularly.

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