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JLPT N4 Elementary

偶に

「たまに」

Occasionally or once in a while.

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偶に less common kanji form
Adverb

"Occasionally" / "Once in a while"

Indicates an action happens infrequently or at rare intervals, often suggesting a deviation from the norm.

Example

普段 は 自炊 です が 、 たまに 外食 します 。

I usually cook for myself, but I eat out once in a while.

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偶に (たまに)
たまに
Occasionally or once in a while.
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