いつも
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itsumo
always; usually; habitually
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いつも
itsumo
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always; usually; habitually
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JLPT Level N5
Beginner · Basic sentence structures
Reading itsumo
Post ID 50620
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📝 Usage Notes

always; usually; habitually

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いつも
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern いつも mean?
Always; usually; habitually
What JLPT level is いつも?
JLPT N5 — Beginner · Basic sentence structures. To pass JLPT N5 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use いつも in a sentence?
Attach いつも (itsumo) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is いつも formal or casual Japanese?
いつも is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember いつも long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.