1An adverb meaning 'occasionally' or 'once in a while', indicating something happens infrequently (usually written in kana).
たまに映画館で映画を観るのが好きだ。
I like to go to the cinema and watch a movie once in a while.
彼とはたまにしか会わないが、会うと話が弾む。
I only see him once in a while, but when we do, we have great conversations.
たまに自分へのご褒美に、高いレストランに行く。
Every so often, I treat myself and go to an expensive restaurant.