たび

This is the 1967th most frequent Japanese word.

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たび

"たび" means "journey" or "trip" in English.


In this sentence, "たび" means "each time" or "whenever," indicating an occurrence within a specific context.

彼女を思い出すたびに、胸が苦しくなる。

Each time I remember her, my chest aches.


Here, "たび" is used to mean "this time," referring to a specific occasion.

このたび、社員として迎え入れていただきありがとうございます。

Thank you for welcoming me as a staff member this time.


In this case, "たび" signifies "whenever" or "every time," describing a repeated action associated with traveling.

旅行をするたびに、新しい文化を学べる。

Whenever I travel, I can learn about new cultures.