“Now and then” in Japanese
Short answer
Now and then in Japanese is “折々” (oriori). Full meaning: occasionally, now and then, from time to time.
Other ways to say “Now and then” in Japanese
偶に
tamani occasionally, once in a while, now and then
間々
mama occasionally, now and then, sometimes
ちょいちょい
choichoi often, frequently, now and then, occasionally; lightly (of a movement); easily, simply, effortlessly
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)
ちょくちょく
chokuchoku often, frequently, now and then, occasionally
往々にして
ouounishite sometimes, occasionally, now and then, from time to time
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)
チョイチョイ
choichoi often, frequently, now and then, occasionally; lightly (of a movement); easily, simply, effortlessly
偶々
tamatama by chance, by accident, accidentally, happen to (be, do), unexpectedly, casually; occasionally, once in a while, now and then
間間
mama occasionally, now and then, sometimes
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