ときおり

This is the 3773rd most frequent Japanese word.

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ときおり

Occasionally; from time to time.


The word 'ときおり' here is used as an adverb to express occasional frequency of the action '散歩に出かけます' (going out for a walk).

私は、ときおり散歩に出かけます。

I occasionally go out for a walk.


Here 'ときおり' signifies a periodic occurrence of the described action '昔の歌を口ずさむ' (humming old songs).

彼は、ときおり昔の歌を口ずさみます。

He occasionally hums old songs.


In this sentence, 'ときおり' indicates irregular intervals at which rain occurs, applied descriptively to a natural phenomenon.

ときおり雨が降ることがあります。

It sometimes rains occasionally.