ときどき～ JLPT N5

Formation

ときどき + Verb/Adjective/Noun

Explanation

The grammar point ときどき is an adverb used to describe an event or action that occurs occasionally or at irregular intervals. It can be translated as 'sometimes', 'occasionally', or 'now and then' in English. It is often used to indicate that the speaker cannot predict the exact time when a certain event occurs.

Example sentences

• 彼はときどきケーキを作ります。

  He sometimes makes cakes.

  Kare wa tokidoki keeki o tsukurimasu.

• ときどき雨が降るので、傘を持って行ったほうがいいです。

  It occasionally rains, so it's better to bring an umbrella.

  Tokidoki ame ga furu node, kasa o motte itta hou ga ii desu.

• 私はときどきこの店で買い物をします。

  I shop at this store now and then.

  Watashi wa tokidoki kono mise de kaimono o shimasu.

• 彼女はときどき遅刻します。

  She is sometimes late.

  Kanojo wa tokidoki chikoku shimasu.