synonym Comparative
しばしば
VS
頻繁に
Differences Between "しばしば" and "頻繁に"
Option A
しばしば
Meaning
often, frequently, many times
Reading
しばしば (shibashiba)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この地域では、しばしば地震が起こる。
Earthquakes often occur in this region.
Option B
頻繁に
Meaning
frequently, often
Reading
ひんぱんに (hinpan ni)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は頻繁に海外出張に行っている。
He frequently goes on business trips abroad.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(often, frequently, many times)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- しばしば: A slightly more formal or literary equivalent of 「よく」. It indicates a high frequency of occurrence. 何度も繰り返して、たびたび。
- 頻繁に: An adverb, indicating that something happens very often or repeatedly in a short period. Similar to 「よく」 or 「たびたび」 but often conveys a slightly higher frequency or a sense of regularity.
- しばしば: A slightly more formal or literary equivalent of 「よく」. It indicates a high frequency of occurrence. 何度も繰り返して、たびたび。
- 頻繁に: An adverb, indicating that something happens very often or repeatedly in a short period. Similar to 「よく」 or 「たびたび」 but often conveys a slightly higher frequency or a sense of regularity.
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