たびに

every time, each time

The phrase 'たびに' indicates that an action occurs repeatedly every time a certain condition is met.

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Meaning

every time, each time

The phrase 'たびに' indicates that an action occurs repeatedly every time a certain condition is met.

Formation

Verb (dictionary form) + たびに
Noun + のたびに

Explanation

たびに is a Japanese grammatical expression that conveys the idea of something happening consistently every time a particular event or condition occurs. It functions as a temporal adverbial phrase.

When using たびに, it is essential to understand how it interacts with both verbs and nouns:

  • For verbs, the dictionary form of the verb is coupled with たびに. This construction expresses actions that are repeated each time a specific situation is realized.
  • For nouns, のたびに is used, linking the noun with the action that follows it.

This expression often highlights habitual actions, emotions, or changes that are triggered by the indicated event.