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 appears in reassuring phrases like 'as usual' or 'like you always do.'
🇯🇵 In Japan: Referring to someone's normal style can be encouraging in Japan because it suggests steadiness and trust, not flashy performance.
Phrase Breakdown
いつ
itsu
[ee-tsoo]
always / usual
A word meaning always or the usual way/time, often part of いつも通り.
いつも通りに打てば大丈夫です。
If you hit it like you always do, you'll be fine.
も
mo
[moh]
also / even / emphasis particle
A particle that can mean also or add emphasis; in いつも it helps form the word meaning always.
今日も落ち着いていきましょう。
Let's stay calm today too.
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