Synonym Comparison
The Nuance Difference: "いつも" vs "おくる"
Master the exact conceptual boundary between these Japanese terms.
Japanese Term A
いつも
いつも (itsumo)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Term B
おくる
おくる (okuru)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
In Japanese, both いつも and おくる are often translated to English but have distinct usages.
いつも (いつも (itsumo)) represents "always, usually, habitually" (Level: N5) and typically represents Adverb of frequency. Indicates something happens all the time or habitually without exception..
On the other hand, おくる (おくる (okuru)) translates to "to send, to see off" (Level: N5) and is used for Can mean 'to send. Mixing these up can sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers!
Bilingual Sentence for "いつも"
私はいつも朝ごはんを食べます。
I always eat breakfast.
Bilingual Sentence for "おくる"
友達に手紙を送りました。
I sent a letter to my friend.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "私は ＿＿＿ 朝ごはんを食べます。" (Meaning: "I always eat breakfast.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "いつも" fits here because it represents "always, usually, habitually" in the context: "I always eat breakfast.".