～たびに JLPT N3 Neutral

Formation

Verb-dictionary form + たびに, Noun + のたびに

Explanation

The ～たびに grammar point is used to express that an action or event occurs every time or whenever something else happens. It can be translated as 'every time', 'whenever', or 'each time' in English. Typically, you attach たびに to a verb in its dictionary form, or to a noun plus の.

Example sentences

• 彼女に会うたびに、心が弾む。

  Every time I meet her, my heart leaps.

  Kanojo ni au tabi ni, kokoro ga hazumu.

• 雨が降るたびに、懐かしい思い出がよみがえる。

  Whenever it rains, nostalgic memories come back.

  Ame ga furu tabi ni, natsukashii omoide ga yomigaeru.

• この歌を聴くたびに、幸せな気分になる。

  Every time I listen to this song, I feel happy.

  Kono uta wo kiku tabi ni, shiawase na kibun ni naru.

• 家に帰るたびに、猫が出迎えてくれる。

  Every time I return home, the cat greets me.

  Ie ni kaeru tabi ni, neko ga demukaete kureru.

Whenever (Every Time)

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