As usual, basically
Core words, Stage 1chunk 47 of 55Adverbs: manner and certainty
Lets you describe your normal routine and habits.
- itsumo doorias usual; the usual way
- shotchuuall the time; constantly
- kihonteki nibasically; as a rule
Mix-ups Shotchuu means 'often', not 'always' (itsumo).
itsumo doori
as usual; the usual way
Things go, or should go, the normal way: itsumo doori de ii (the usual is fine).
-doori means 'just as': yotei doori (as planned).
kyou mo itsumo doori isogashikatta.
Busy as usual today.
今日もいつもどおり忙しかった。
kyou mo itsumo doori isogashikatta desu.
Today was busy, as usual.
今日もいつもどおり忙しかったです。
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shotchuu
all the time; constantly
A casual 'often', usually hinting 'too often'.
More casual and stronger than yoku (often).
kare, shotchuu chikoku suru yo ne.
He's always late, isn't he?
彼、しょっちゅう遅刻するよね。
kare wa shotchuu chikoku shimasu ne.
He's late all the time.
彼はしょっちゅう遅刻しますね。
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kihonteki ni
basically; as a rule
States the general rule while leaving room for exceptions.
-teki ni makes adverbs from nouns: jikanteki ni (time-wise).
doyoubi wa kihonteki ni yasumi da yo.
I'm basically off on Saturdays.
土曜日は基本的に休みだよ。
doyoubi wa kihonteki ni yasumi desu.
Saturdays are generally my day off.
土曜日は基本的に休みです。
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