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VocabJLPT N4

occasionally

Adverb

Also written as 偶に

Definitions

1. occasionally
2. once in a while

This adverb means occasionally or once in a while, describing something that happens infrequently but not extremely rarely. It is used in casual conversation to express that an action or event occurs from time to time, contrasting with words meaning "always" or "never."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Every now and then in my dreams, I end up back in the same place.

Sentence 2

That rumor is scary because it's right sometimes!

Sentence 3

Does that machine ever make a strange noise?

Sentence 4

Every now and then she sends just "I'm tired" and nothing else.

Sentence 5

Why do I get so anxious out of nowhere sometimes?