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8課 疑問詞
From doubt
8課

ときどき

接続:ときどき + V
Sometimes. Indicates irregular but recurring frequency.
注意 / Note:いつも = always; よく = usually; たいてい = usually/mostly; ときどき lower.
使い分け / How to choose quickly:Use when: Speak occasionally
Wonder: Low frequency but is it repetitive?
Avoid: Don't use when almost always
Tip to remember: ときどき + V
Check again: Frequency scale: よく > ときどき
ときどき家族と外食します。
Sometimes I eat out with my family.
朝はときどきコーヒーを飲みます。
In the morning I sometimes drink coffee.
仕事でときどき東京へ行きます。
Because of work, I sometimes go to Tokyo.

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