Meaning of 偶に(たまに) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

Reading and JLPT level 偶に, 適に JLPT 4

Kana Reading たまに

Romaji tamani

Example Sentences

偶に, 適に, たまに used in context

たまには偏差値(へんさち)の高い(たかい)(たかい)人(じん)とレベルの高い(たかい)(たかい)会話(かいわ)して(する)み(みる)たい。

I like to have a deep conversation with a more academic person from time to time.
たまには赤ちゃん(あかちゃん)を泣かせておくのもいい(よい)。

It's OK to leave the baby to cry on occasion.
たまにはビール(ばくしゅ)以外(いがい)のお酒(おさけ)をちびちび舐める(なめる)のも良い(よい)でしょう。

It's nice to sip and savour drinks other than beer as well from time to time.
構いません(かまいません)よ。いつもの夜酒(よざけ)です。たまにはパートナーがいるのもいい(よい)ものでしょう。

I'm not bothered. It's just my usual nightcap. Having someone to drink with on occasion might be nice.
基本(きほん)はアスカがシンジをいじめる。で、たまにキレた(きれる)シンジがアスカを襲う(おそう)。その時(とき)のアスカはやけにしおらしい。

The key is that Asuka abuses Shinji. So, rarely, Shinji flips and assaults Asuka. Then Asuka is surprisingly meek.
花乃、嘘泣き(うそなき)はたまーに(たまに)やるから効果(こうか)あるんだぞ。

Kano, pretending to cry has impact from being used sparingly!

Study lists that include this entry

Kanji found in this word

偶 JLPT 3

accidentally, even number, couple, man & wife, same kind

On: グウ

Kun: たま

11 strokes

適 JLPT 3

suitable, occasional, rare, qualified, capable

On: テキ

Kun: かな.う

14 strokes

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