よく～

When to use

'Often' with a verb (よく行く); also 'well' (よく分かる).

Explanation

The よく～ grammar point is used to express that someone does something well, frequently, or often. It is often placed before the verb and can also mean 'well done' or 'good job' when praising someone's action.

• 彼かれはよく勉強べんきょうします。

  He studies often.

  Kare wa yoku benkyou shimasu.

• 彼女かのじょはよく料理りょうりを作つくります。

  She often cooks.

  Kanojo wa yoku ryouri o tsukurimasu.

• 昔むかしの友達ともだちとよく遊あそんでいました。

  I used to play a lot with my old friends.

  Mukashi no tomodachi to yoku asonde imashita.

• よくできました！

  Well done!

  Yoku dekimashita!

Frequency (Usually / Often / Sometimes)

• たいてい～taitei～N5Used for expressing 'usually', 'mostly', or 'generally'.
• ときどき～tokidoki～N5Used to indicate the frequency of an event; 'sometimes'…
• ～めったに～ない〜metta ni 〜naiN3Used to express that something rarely, hardly ever or…

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