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How to Say ‘Always / usually’ in Japanese

いつも

itsu mo

[ee-tsoo moh]

💬 Usage Tip: [いつも] means “always” or “usually.” It often talks about habits, routines, or your normal style of play.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Routine matters a lot in golf, and Japanese players often talk about doing things [いつも] the same way for consistency.

Phrase Breakdown

いつ

itsu

[ee-tsoo]

when; what time

A question word meaning when, though in this set it appears as part of いつも.

Example

いつものようにゆっくり打ちましょう。

Let's hit it slowly as usual.

mo

[moh]

also; too

A particle meaning also or too; here it helps form いつも, meaning always or as usual.

Example

今日も大丈夫です。

Today will be fine too.

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