〜おきに

Formation

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Dict. Form

Noun

おきに

Variations

置きに

Meaning

Indicates that something happens at regular intervals of time or space. The preceding noun usually represents a quantity or measurement.

Note

Indicates that the same action or state repeats at regular intervals of time or distance. Often confused with 'goto-ni'. While 'goto-ni' focuses on every single occurrence, 'oki-ni' emphasizes the space or interval between occurrences.

Examples

このバスは１５分おきに発車します。

This bus leaves every 15 minutes.

１行おきに書いてください。

Please write on every other line (skipping one line between each).

この薬は４時間おきに飲んでください。

Please take this medicine every 4 hours.

５メートルおきに木が植えられている。

Trees are planted every 5 meters.

Related Grammar

〜ごとに〜たびに