いつも~
itsumo~
JLPT N5 Neutral
Formation
いつも + Verb / Adjective / Noun
Expressing 'always' or 'usually' in a sentence.
When to use
"Always/usually" - describes a habitual state or repeated occurrence.
Explanation
The grammar point いつも (itsumo) is used to express the meaning of 'always' or 'usually' when describing a habitual action or situation. It is often used with the present tense or past tense to show that something is done on a regular basis or has been happening consistently.
Example sentences
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He is always late.
Kare wa itsumo chikoku shimasu.
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I always like gentle dogs.
Watashi wa itsumo yasashii inu ga suki desu.
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She always studies in a quiet place.
Kanojo wa itsumo shizuka na basho de benkyou shimasu.
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I always eat breakfast.
Itsumo asagohan wo tabemasu.
When (Always / Anytime / Someday)
Corpus examples (60)
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My teacher's instructions are always to the point.
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Tom always leaves dirty dishes in the sink.
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I always photograph badly.
両親にお客さんがいる時は、いつもベスは大人たちの会話に入りたがります。
Whenever Beth's parents have guests, she wants to join their adult talk.
モーツァルトの音楽はいつも私にとって、喜びを与えてくれるものだ。
The music of Mozart is always pleasing to me.
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She always has her hair done by a famous hairdresser.
私の部屋に入る前には、いつもノックしてもらわなければなりません。
You are always to knock before you come into my room.
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My brother is always acting foolishly.
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Tom is always daydreaming.
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They are always arguing about money.
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My dog follows me whenever I leave the room.
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He is always asking for money.
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My brother always gets up earlier than I.
体調はいつもけっこういいんだけど、ちょっと今太っちゃってるんだ。
I'm usually in pretty good shape, but now I'm a little overweight.
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Mother always gets up early in the morning.
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How come you're always so energetic?
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Tom is always short of money.
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It was an everyday day.
たとえ何処で暮らしても、彼女は自分の周りの物をいつも楽しんでいる。
Live where she may, she always enjoys her surroundings.
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I say that all the time.
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I don't like her, because she always puts on airs.
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He has always had a great curiosity about the world.
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You can always count on Tom.
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After a six month period, his leg was healed and is normal again.
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I'm always impressed with her Japanese and English ability.