たまに
たまに
JLPT N5 · vocab_adverbMeaning
Occasionally / Once in a while
Examples
たまに外食します。
I occasionally eat out.
📖 How to Use
「たまに」is a verb meaning "Occasionally / Once in a while." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「たまに」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「たまに」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「たまに」mean in Japanese?+
「たまに」means "Occasionally / Once in a while". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adverb" category.
How do you read 「たまに」?+
「たまに」is read as「たまに」.
Is 「たまに」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「たまに」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「たまに」?+
たまに外食します。 — I occasionally eat out.
Practice 「たまに」 with spaced repetition