たびに
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たびに
tabi ni
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whenever; every time
N3
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JLPT Level
N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
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tabi ni
Post ID
50929
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📝 Usage Notes
whenever; every time
📖 How to use it
Expresses that something happens every time a particular action or event occurs.
Attaches to
Attach to the dictionary form of a verb or to a noun followed by の (e.g., 行くたびに, 旅行のたびに). For nouns, use の before たびに.
たびに means 'every time' or 'whenever' and describes a repeated action or event that accompanies another. It emphasizes that each occurrence of the first action triggers the second. It is often used for habitual actions or personal experiences.
その店に行くたびに、新商品を買ってしまう。
Sono mise ni iku tabi ni, shin shouhin o katte shimau.
Every time I go to that store, I end up buying a new product.
彼女は会うたびに髪型が変わっている。
Kanojo wa au tabi ni kamigata ga kawatte iru.
Every time I meet her, her hairstyle has changed.
地震のたびに、避難場所を確認している。
Jishin no tabi ni, hinan basho o kakunin shite iru.
Every time there is an earthquake, I check the evacuation area.
Not とき（に）
とき means 'when' and is used for a general time relation, not necessarily repeated. たびに explicitly means 'every time', so it implies repetition. For example, '行くとき' could mean 'when I go' (one time), but '行くたびに' means 'every time I go'.
Register
Neutral, common in both spoken and written Japanese.
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たびに
📚 How to Master This Pattern
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern たびに mean?
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Whenever; every time
What JLPT level is たびに?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use たびに in a sentence?
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Attach たびに (tabi ni) 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 たびに formal or casual Japanese?
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たびに is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember たびに long-term?
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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 later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.