〜に〜回 / 毎〜

〜に〜回 / 毎〜 is a set expression meaning time and counter expressions. This is a fixed pattern or phrase commonly used in Japanese conversation and writing. Understanding set expressions helps you sound more natural and idiomatic.

This is a foundational pattern that you will use from day one of your Japanese studies.

When to Use#

• When counting objects, people, or occurrences with counters
• When expressing specific times, dates, and durations

When NOT to Use#

• In very formal writing where a more sophisticated expression would be expected

Example Sentences#

• しばらくぶりです。 — It's been a while.
• 毎日七時に起きます。 — I wake up at 7 o'clock every day.
• 父は毎朝新聞を読みます。 — My father reads the newspaper every morning.

Practice#

Try reading these sentences aloud, then check the translation and vocabulary:

Common Mistakes#

1. Direct translation from English — The concept expressed by 〜に〜回 / 毎〜 may not map one-to-one with its English translation. Focus on understanding the Japanese usage through example sentences rather than relying on the English gloss.