“Once in a while” in Japanese
Short answer
Once in a while in Japanese is “時たま” (tokitama). Full meaning: once in a while, occasionally, at long intervals.
Other ways to say “Once in a while” in Japanese
偶に
tamani occasionally, once in a while, now and then
時タマ
tokitama once in a while, occasionally, at long intervals
偶々
tamatama by chance, by accident, accidentally, happen to (be, do), unexpectedly, casually; occasionally, once in a while, now and then
ときたま
tokitama once in a while, occasionally, at long intervals
どうかすると
doukasuruto sometimes, occasionally, once in a while; somehow (or other), in some way; being apt to, being liable to, being inclined to
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)
遇に
tamani occasionally, once in a while, now and then
たまに
tamani occasionally, once in a while, now and then
偶ーに
tamaani occasionally, once in a while, now and then
たまたま
tamatama by chance, by accident, accidentally, happen to (be, do), unexpectedly, casually; occasionally, once in a while, now and then
タマタマ
tamatama by chance, by accident, accidentally, happen to (be, do), unexpectedly, casually; occasionally, once in a while, now and then
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