N2
おうおう (ouou)
往々
often, sometimes, occasionally, frequently
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Adverb. Indicates that something happens quite often or sometimes, especially in a particular situation or under specific conditions. Slightly more formal than 「時々」 or 「しばしば」, and often used to describe a tendency or a common occurrence.
📝 Example Sentences
現代社会では、往々にしてこのような問題が起こる。
In modern society, such problems often occur.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "往々"!
このような複雑なプロジェクトでは、_______計画通りに進まないことがある。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「計画通りに進まないことがある」という、頻繁ではないが時々起こる傾向を表すのに「往々にして」が適切です。
English: 'Ōō ni shite' is appropriate for describing a tendency where something 'sometimes doesn't go according to plan,' implying it happens quite often but not always.
English: 'Ōō ni shite' is appropriate for describing a tendency where something 'sometimes doesn't go according to plan,' implying it happens quite often but not always.
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