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How to say "Every" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "every", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
隔週
かくしゅう (kakushū)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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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 隔週 and 隔月.
In Japanese, 隔週 (かくしゅう (kakushū)) is typically associated with "every other week, bi-weekly" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Indicates that something occurs or is done every two weeks. For example, '隔週月曜日' means 'every other Monday'..
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 "隔週"
この雑誌は隔週で発行されている。
This magazine is published bi-weekly.
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: "この雑誌は ＿＿＿ で発行されている。" (Meaning: "This magazine is published bi-weekly.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "隔週" fits here because it means "every other week, bi-weekly" in the context of: "This magazine is published bi-weekly.". "隔月" represents "every other month, bimonthly".