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How to say "Every" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "every", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
まいあさ
まいあさ (maiasa)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
隔月
かくげつ (kakugetsu)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "every" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between まいあさ and 隔月.
In Japanese, まいあさ (まいあさ (maiasa)) is typically associated with "every morning" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Refers to an action or event that occurs regularly in the morning. A combination of 毎.
On the other hand, 隔月 (かくげつ (kakugetsu)) maps to "every other month, bimonthly" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Indicates something occurs once every two months. Not to be confused with 'twice a month'. A literal translation of "every" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "まいあさ"
私は毎朝コーヒーを飲みます。
I drink coffee every morning.
Bilingual Context for "隔月"
この雑誌は隔月で発行されています。
This magazine is published bimonthly (every other month).
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "私は毎朝コーヒーを飲みます。" (Meaning: "I drink coffee every morning.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "まいあさ" fits here because it means "every morning" in the context of: "I drink coffee every morning.". "隔月" represents "every other month, bimonthly".