〜たびに: This means 'every time' or 'whenever'. It shows that one thing always happens after another.

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〜たびに

This means 'every time' or 'whenever'. It shows that one thing always happens after another.

N3 KMT4NeutralStandardCompound ParticleMixedEvery Time Something HappensGrammar

Verb [dictionary form] + たびにPrimary

Noun + の + たびに

This means 'every time' or 'whenever'. It shows that one thing always happens after another.

出張のたびに、各地の名物を食べるのが楽しみでした。

Every time I went on a business trip, I looked forward to eating the local specialties of each place.

PolitePastAffirmativeClause InitialDeclarativeWork & Career Food & Dining Travel & Transportation

彼は約束のたびに時間に遅れてくるので、もう信用できない。

He's late every time we have an appointment, so I can't trust him anymore.

NeutralNon PastNegativeClause InitialDeclarativeDaily Life Family & Relationships

うちの猫は、お腹がすくたびに、足にすり寄ってくるんだ。

Every time my cat gets hungry, it rubs against my legs.

CasualNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeAnimals Daily Life

この絵を見るたびに、心が穏やかになります。

Every time I look at this painting, my heart becomes calm.

PoliteNon PastAffirmativeClause InitialDeclarativeArt & Design Emotions & Psychology

パソコンが古かったので、ファイルを開くたびにフリーズした。

My computer was old, so it froze every time I opened a file.

NeutralPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeTechnology

This phrase is like a spotlight. It shows that each time something happens, the result is special. It can be a good surprise or something that bothers you.

This is different from "~goto ni". "~goto ni" is for things that happen at regular times. For example, "every hour." "~goto ni" is also for giving things to everyone. For example, "to each person." "~tabi ni" is for when something happens because of what you did. It shows a result that happens again and again.

Don't use this when you want someone to do something. For example, you cannot say, "Every time you read this book, please tell me your thoughts."

Often confused with(1)

〜と

This means that when you do A, B always happens. It is like saying "if you do A, then B happens" or "when you do A, you find B".

Contrasts with(1)

〜と

This means that when you do A, B always happens. It is like saying "if you do A, then B happens" or "when you do A, you find B".

Less formal alternatives(2)

〜ごとに

This means something happens every time. It also means something happens for each item. Think of it like 'every' or 'per' in English.

〜につけ

This means that every time something happens, you always feel or think something specific. It shows a strong link between the event and your feelings.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

〜に (time)

This word tells you when something happens. It points to an exact time or date.

〜と

This means that when you do A, B always happens. It is like saying "if you do A, then B happens" or "when you do A, you find B".

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Dictionary

〜たびに

This means 'every time' or 'whenever'. It shows that one thing always happens after another.

N3 KMT4NeutralStandardCompound ParticleMixedEvery Time Something HappensGrammar

Verb [dictionary form] + たびにPrimary

Noun + の + たびに

This means 'every time' or 'whenever'. It shows that one thing always happens after another.

出張のたびに、各地の名物を食べるのが楽しみでした。

Every time I went on a business trip, I looked forward to eating the local specialties of each place.

PolitePastAffirmativeClause InitialDeclarativeWork & Career Food & Dining Travel & Transportation

彼は約束のたびに時間に遅れてくるので、もう信用できない。

He's late every time we have an appointment, so I can't trust him anymore.

NeutralNon PastNegativeClause InitialDeclarativeDaily Life Family & Relationships

うちの猫は、お腹がすくたびに、足にすり寄ってくるんだ。

Every time my cat gets hungry, it rubs against my legs.

CasualNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeAnimals Daily Life

この絵を見るたびに、心が穏やかになります。

Every time I look at this painting, my heart becomes calm.

PoliteNon PastAffirmativeClause InitialDeclarativeArt & Design Emotions & Psychology

パソコンが古かったので、ファイルを開くたびにフリーズした。

My computer was old, so it froze every time I opened a file.

NeutralPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeTechnology

This phrase is like a spotlight. It shows that each time something happens, the result is special. It can be a good surprise or something that bothers you.

Don't use this when you want someone to do something. For example, you cannot say, "Every time you read this book, please tell me your thoughts."

Often confused with(1)

〜と

This means that when you do A, B always happens. It is like saying "if you do A, then B happens" or "when you do A, you find B".

Contrasts with(1)

〜と

This means that when you do A, B always happens. It is like saying "if you do A, then B happens" or "when you do A, you find B".

Less formal alternatives(2)

〜ごとに

This means something happens every time. It also means something happens for each item. Think of it like 'every' or 'per' in English.

〜につけ

This means that every time something happens, you always feel or think something specific. It shows a strong link between the event and your feelings.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

〜に (time)

This word tells you when something happens. It points to an exact time or date.

〜と

This means that when you do A, B always happens. It is like saying "if you do A, then B happens" or "when you do A, you find B".

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〜たびに

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〜たびに

Patterns2

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Examples5

Nuance1

Contrasts1

Restrictions1

Compare with4

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Contrasts with(1)

Less formal alternatives(2)

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