How to Say ‘I'm always here.’ in Japanese
いつもここです。
itsu mo koko desu
[EE-tsoo moh koko dess]
💬 Usage Tip: ここです "(I'm) here" leaves out who, and you fill that in from the situation. You can also swap in other places, like いつも駅です "I'm always at the station."
Phrase Breakdown
いつ
itsu
[EE-tsoo]
when (part of いつも)
Question word 'when'; combined with も it forms いつも, 'always'.
いつも元気ですね。
You're always cheerful.
も
mo
[moh]
(forms いつも 'always')
Particle that turns いつ 'when' into いつも 'always'.
彼はいつも遅いです。
He's always late.
ここ
koko
[koko]
here
Referring to this place.
ここが私の家です。
This is my home.
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.
少し伺いたいです。
I would like to ask a little.
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