Translation of Japanese word "たまに" to English
たまに
たまに
[tamani]
IPA: /tamaɴi/
Meaning
VerbOn occasion: at relatively infrequent intervals, from time to time, sometimes.
How to use
たまに (tamani) — 'occasionally / once in a while / rarely'. Represents low frequency (10-20%). たまに映画を見る — occasionally watch movies.
🇬🇧 English
occasionally / once in a while
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: たまに
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): たまに
Romaji Transcription: tamani
Example Sentences
私はたまに映画を見ます。
わたしはたまにえいがをみます。
I watch movies occasionally.
彼女はたまに旅行に行きます。
かのじょはたまにりょこうにいきます。
She goes on a trip occasionally.
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What does the Japanese word "たまに" mean?▼
The Japanese word "たまに" means "occasionally / once in a while" in English.
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The word "たまに" is read as "たまに" (tamani). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Something that happens or is done occasionally.".
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