Japanese

ときおり
Meaning: sometimes; occasionally; from time to time
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

時
折

Example sentences

Occasionally, a small bird comes to the window.
その古い屋敷では、時折奇怪な物音が聞こえる。
Strange noises are heard from time to time in that old mansion.
彼は真面目な顔をしながらも、時折茶目っ気たっぷりの笑顔を見せる。
While having a serious face, he occasionally shows a smile full of playfulness.

Usage Notes

Indicates that something happens at low frequency. More formal than 'tokidoki'.

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