synonym Comparative
一旦
VS
たまに
Differences Between "一旦" and "たまに"
Option A
一旦
Meaning
once, for a moment, temporarily
Reading
いったん (ittan)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
一旦家に帰ってから、また出かける。
I'll go home once, and then go out again.
Option B
たまに
Meaning
occasionally; rarely; once in a while
Reading
たまに (tamani)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
私はたまにしか映画を見に行きません。
I only occasionally go to see movies.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(once, for a moment, temporarily)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 一旦: Indicates a temporary action or state, often followed by a change or return. (一時的に、一度)
- たまに: Indicates an action or event that happens infrequently, not regularly. Less frequent than ときどき (tokidoki). （滅多に起こらないことや、頻繁ではないことを表す。 「ときどき」よりも頻度が低い。）
- 一旦: Indicates a temporary action or state, often followed by a change or return. (一時的に、一度)
- たまに: Indicates an action or event that happens infrequently, not regularly. Less frequent than ときどき (tokidoki). （滅多に起こらないことや、頻繁ではないことを表す。 「ときどき」よりも頻度が低い。）
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