Translation of Japanese word "いつも" to English
いつも
いつも
[itsumo]
IPA: /itsumo/
Meaning
VerbAt all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
How to use
いつも (itsumo) — 'always / usually'. いつも元気 — always energetic. いつもありがとう — thank you as always.
🇬🇧 English
always / usually
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: いつも
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): いつも
Romaji Transcription: itsumo
Example Sentences
彼はいつも早く起きます。
かれはいつもはやくおきます。
He always wakes up early.
彼女はいつもこの本を読みます。
かのじょはいつもこのほんをよみます。
She usually reads this book.
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Common phrases
- いつもありがとう— Thank you as always
Frequency rank: #203 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "いつも" means "always / usually" in English.
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