How to Say ‘Always / usually’ in Japanese
いつも
itsu mo
[ee-tsoo moh]
💬 Usage Tip: Often pairs with set phrases like [いつもありがとうございます] or [いつもお世話になっています].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Using [いつも] in greetings signals “we have an ongoing relationship,” which fits school–parent communication.
Phrase Breakdown
いつ
itsu
[ee-tsoo]
when
Interrogative meaning “when.” In いつも (“always”), it combines with も.
いつもありがとうございます。
Thank you always.
も
mo
[moh]
also; even; (with いつ = always)
Particle meaning “also/even.” With question words (いつ・どこ・だれ etc.) it often means “-ever / always.”
いつもお世話になっています。
Thank you for your continued support.
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