Japanese

しばしば

しばしば
Meaning: frequently; often; repeatedly
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

He frequently goes to the library and borrows books.
暴力は、しばしば貧困や教育の欠如といった、社会的な問題の根源から生じる。
Violence often arises from the roots of social issues, such as poverty and lack of education.
彼はしばしば遅刻する。
He often arrives late.
腎不全の患者には、しばしば下肢の浮腫が見られる。
Lower limb edema is often observed in patients with kidney failure.

Usage Notes

A formal or literary term for 'often'. It is more formal than 'よく' or 'たびたび'.

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