synonym Comparative
いつも
VS
常に
Differences Between "いつも" and "常に"
Option A
いつも
Meaning
always, usually, habitually
Reading
いつも (itsumo)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
私はいつも朝ごはんを食べます。
I always eat breakfast.
Option B
常に
Meaning
always, constantly, usually
Reading
つねに (tsune ni)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は常に新しい知識を学んでいる。
He is always learning new knowledge.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(always, usually, habitually)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- いつも: Adverb of frequency. Indicates something happens all the time or habitually without exception. (例: 私はいつも7時に起きます。)
- 常に: Indicates something that happens without fail, all the time, or regularly. More formal than いつも. 何かがある状態を途切れることなく続ける様子や、いつも同じであることを表す。
- いつも: Adverb of frequency. Indicates something happens all the time or habitually without exception. (例: 私はいつも7時に起きます。)
- 常に: Indicates something that happens without fail, all the time, or regularly. More formal than いつも. 何かがある状態を途切れることなく続ける様子や、いつも同じであることを表す。
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