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JLPT N3 Intermediate

しょっちゅう

Constantly, frequently, or all the time.

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Other forms

よく similar, but more neutral
いつも stronger, means "always"
始終 the original kanji form, but rarely used now
Adverb

All the time" / "Constantly

Indicates that an action occurs with very high frequency, often implying it happens incessantly or habitually.

Example

子供 の 頃 、 しょっちゅう この 川 で 魚 を 釣った 。

When I was a kid, I fished in this river all the time.

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Constantly, frequently, or all the time.
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