It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: たいてい
Meaning：”usually” or “generally”
It is a commonly used adverb that indicates that something is typical or normal. For example, if you want to say “I usually go to bed at 10 PM,” you can say “たいてい 10時に ねます” (taitei 10-ji ni nemasu).
たいてい is also a level 4 vocabulary word on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).
Here are 10 sentences using the word “たいてい” (taitei):
- たいてい おしゃべりは 嫌いです。I usually don’t like talking.”
- たいてい たんじょうびは かいしゃで お祝いします。We usually celebrate birthdays at the office.”
- たいてい 毎朝 8時に 起きます。I usually wake up at 8 o’clock every morning.”
- たいてい くるまで 30分かかります。It usually takes 30 minutes by car.”
- たいてい テレビを 見るのは 夜です。I usually watch TV at night.”
- たいてい 朝ごはんは 玄米と サンドイッチです。My usual breakfast is brown rice and a sandwich.”
- たいてい 仕事は 午後6時から 午後10時までです。I usually work from 6 PM to 10 PM.”
- たいてい かんたんな 仕事しか しません。I usually only do simple work.”
- たいてい 土曜日は 家で のんびりします。I usually relax at home on Saturdays.”
- たいてい 映画は 金曜日に 見ます。I usually watch movies on Fridays.”