いつも

いつも

Always, usually, every time

N5adverb·itsumo

How to remember it

いつ (when) + も (too) = "every when" = always.

Example sentences

  • 私はいつもコーヒーを飲みます。

    わたしはいつもこーひーをのみます。

    I always drink coffee.

  • 彼はいつも遅刻します。

    かれはいつもちこくします。

    He is always late.

Usage

With a negative verb it means "never" (いつも…ない).

Related words

いつよくときどき全然

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