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Definition
The grammar pattern "V(辞書形) + たびに / N + の + たびに" expresses that every time action A happens, action B always follows or occurs as well. It emphasizes the consistent relationship between two events. This pattern cannot be used for routine daily events, as it implies a causal or habitual connection between the two actions. For example, "旅行のたびにその土地のマグネットを買います" means that every time the speaker goes on a trip, they buy a magnet from that place, implying that the action of buying the magnet is a result of the trip.
Structure
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary form of the verb | V(辞書形) + たびに | 見る + たびに |
| Noun | N + の + たびに | 旅行の + たびに |
| Noun | N + の + たびに (with no verb) | 旅行の + たびに |
Examples
この写真を見るたびに祖母のことを思い出します。
Kono shashin o miru tabi ni obaachan no koto o oboimasu.
Every time I look at this photo, I remember my grandmother.
この写真を見る (look at this photo) + たびに (every time) + 祖母のことを思い出します (remember my grandmother)
旅行のたびにその土地のマグネットを買います。
Ryokou no tabi ni sono tokoro no magunetto o kaimasu.
Every time I go on a trip, I buy a magnet from that place.
旅行の (of a trip) + たびに (every time) + その土地のマグネットを買います (buy a magnet from that place)
彼にたびに緊張してうまく話せなくなる。
Kare ni tabi ni kinchou shite umaku hanase naku naru.
Every time he meets someone, he gets nervous and can't speak well.
彼に (to him) + たびに (every time) + 緊張してうまく話せなくなる (get nervous and can't speak well)
Context
This pattern is used to express a consistent relationship between two events. It is not suitable for routine daily events, as it implies a causal or habitual connection between the two actions. The pattern can be used in formal or informal writing and speaking.
Watch out
The 'ta' form of the verb is not used in this pattern. Instead, the dictionary form of the verb is used to indicate the action.
This pattern is not suitable for routine daily events. Instead, it is used to express a causal or habitual connection between two events.
When using the pattern with a noun, include 'no' to indicate the relationship between the two events.
Strategy
Pay attention to the context and make sure the pattern is used correctly. Be careful not to use the pattern for routine daily events. Also, make sure to include 'no' with nouns when using the pattern.
In context
Worked examples drawn from JLPT N3 test-style questions. Each sentence shows V(辞書形) + たびに / N + の + たびに used correctly, with a brief note on what the pattern is doing.
この写真を見るたびに、祖母のことを思い出します。
Pattern used: たびに
'Tabi ni' shows a consistent emotional reaction triggered by an action (looking at a photo).
旅行のたびに、その土地のマグネットを買います。
Pattern used: たびに
'Ryoko no tabi ni' means every time I travel, I buy a magnet.
彼に会うたびに、緊張してうまく話せなくなる。
Pattern used: 会う
'Tabi ni' is always preceded by the dictionary form of the verb.
Interactive
この写真を見る______、祖母のことを思い出します。
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