Meaning
〜たび(に) indicates that something happens repeatedly or consistently every time a certain action or condition occurs. The に particle can be omitted. This pattern emphasizes the regularity or inevitability of an action repeating in the same way multiple times. It's commonly used with verb dictionary forms or noun + の constructions.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 动词辞书形 | たび(に) |
| 名词 の | たび(に) |
Examples
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卒業写真を見るたびに、高校時代の楽しい思い出が頭に浮かぶ。
Every time I look at my graduation photo, pleasant memories from high school come to mind. -
ランさんは、旅行のたびに、おみやげを買ってきてくれる。
Ran buys souvenirs for us every time she goes traveling. -
このたび、アメリカ支社へ異動することになりました。今まで本当にお世話になりました。
This time, I will be transferred to the American branch. I have truly been grateful for all your support up until now.
Summary
- Use 〜たび(に) to show that an action or state repeats consistently each time something happens
- Formation: verb dictionary form + たび(に) or noun + の + たび(に)
- The particle に can be dropped; このたび is a set phrase meaning 'this time' or 'on this occasion'