いつも
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Base adverb form. Used to indicate habitual actions or constant states. With a negative verb, it can mean 'never' (e.g., 『いつも行かない』 itsumo ikanai, 'never go').
Theme
At a gym, User and their workout buddy Yuta are talking about their exercise routines and habits.
いつも
いつも
always / usually / every time
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine a clock that always ticks: 'It's always time' → 『いつも』 (itsumo, 'always'). 'Itsu' sounds like 'it's', and 'mo' adds emphasis, so 'it's always'.
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『いつも』 (itsumo) is often used in polite expressions like 『いつもお世話になっております』 (itsumo osewa ni natte orimasu, 'thank you for your continued support'), showing gratitude for ongoing relationships in business or daily life.
Forms
Base: いつもBase adverb form. Used to indicate habitual actions or constant states. With a negative verb, it can mean 'never' (e.g., 『いつも行かない』 itsumo ikanai, 'never go').