いつも

Alternative writings: 何時も
JLPT:N5
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1Always; at all times — an adverb indicating that something happens regularly or continuously.

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

彼はいつも朝七時にジョギングをする。

He always goes jogging at 7 a.m.

いつもいいアイデアをありがとう。

Thanks as always for the good ideas.

この店はいつも混んでいるから、早めに行ったほうがいいよ。

This shop is always crowded, so it's better to go early.

彼女はいつも礼儀正しく振る舞う。

She always behaves politely.

2When used with a negative verb, can mean "never" or "not at all" (common in colloquial speech).

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

彼は約束を守らない。いつも連絡もしてこないから信用できない。

He doesn't keep his promises. He never gets in touch either, so I can't trust him.

あのレストランにはいつも行かない。味が合わないから。

I never go to that restaurant — the food doesn't suit my taste.

3As a noun (often in the phrase いつもの~), refers to the usual or habitual thing, person, or place.

Noun Taking 'の'NounUsually Kana

Examples

いつものカフェでコーヒーを飲みながら勉強した。

I studied while drinking coffee at the usual café.

「今日のランチは何にする?」「いつものでいいよ。」

"What do you want for lunch today?" "The usual is fine."

彼はいつもの時間に来なかったので、心配した。

He didn't come at his usual time, so I got worried.

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