“Occasionally” in Japanese
Short answer
Occasionally in Japanese is “偶に” (tamani). Full meaning: occasionally, once in a while, now and then.
Other ways to say “Occasionally” in Japanese
折々
oriori occasionally, now and then, from time to time
間々
mama occasionally, now and then, sometimes
時たま
tokitama once in a while, occasionally, at long intervals
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)
折り節
orifushi occasionally, at times, the season, from time to time
時折
tokiori sometimes, at intervals, occasionally, on occasion, from time to time
偶々
tamatama by chance, by accident, accidentally, happen to (be, do), unexpectedly, casually; occasionally, once in a while, now and then
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)
時には
tokiniha at times, occasionally
時タマ
tokitama once in a while, occasionally, at long intervals
ちょいちょい
choichoi often, frequently, now and then, occasionally; lightly (of a movement); easily, simply, effortlessly
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