“From time to time” in Japanese
Short answer
From time to time in Japanese is “折々” (oriori). Full meaning: occasionally, now and then, from time to time.
Other ways to say “From time to time” in Japanese
時々
tokidoki sometimes, occasionally, at times, from time to time, now and then, once in a while, at intervals; seasonal, of the season, appropriate (for the season or occasion)
ちらほら
chirahora here and there, in twos and threes, sporadically, sparsely; now and then, from time to time, occasionally
ちらりほらり
chirarihorari here and there, in twos and threes, sporadically, sparsely; now and then, from time to time, occasionally; lightly fluttering (of falling petals, leaves, etc.), swirling (in the wind)
時折
tokiori sometimes, at intervals, occasionally, on occasion, from time to time
ときどき
tokidoki sometimes, occasionally, at times, from time to time, now and then, once in a while, at intervals; seasonal, of the season, appropriate (for the season or occasion)
折り節
orifushi occasionally, at times, the season, from time to time
往々にして
ouounishite sometimes, occasionally, now and then, from time to time
折に触れて
orinifurete at every opportunity, whenever possible, whenever the occasion arises, from time to time, occasionally
折折
oriori occasionally, now and then, from time to time
チラホラ
chirahora here and there, in twos and threes, sporadically, sparsely; now and then, from time to time, occasionally
折り折り
oriori occasionally, now and then, from time to time
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