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Breakdown of itsumo
what
何
By asking what, a person investigates the possible.
time; hour
時
You can tell the time because the the sun casts its light on the sundial next to the temple.
Usages of itsumo
いつも 人 の 悪口 を 言う。itsumo hito no waruguchi o iu.
(He) always speaks ill of people.
彼女 は いつも 元気 だったり、 優しかったり だ。kanojo wa itsumo genki dattari, yasashikattari da.
She's always cheerful and kind (etc.).
彼女 の 質問 は いつも 多い。kanojo no shitsumon wa itsumo ooi.
She always has many questions.
いつも ポケット に ハンカチ を 持って います。itsumo poketto ni hankachi o motte imasu.
(He) always has a handkerchief in his pocket.
彼女 は いつも 面白い 事 を 言う ね。kanojo wa itsumo omoshiroi koto o iu ne.
She always says interesting things, doesn't she?
彼女 は いつも 授業中 に メモして いる。kanojo wa itsumo jugyouchuu ni memoshite iru.
She always takes notes during class.
彼 の 言葉 は いつも 厚い 意味 を 持つ。kare no kotoba wa itsumo atsui imi o motsu.
His words always carry deep meaning.
彼 は いつも 眼鏡 を 掛けて います。kare wa itsumo megane o kakete imasu.
He always wears glasses.
彼 は いつも 私 の そば に います。kare wa itsumo watashi no soba ni imasu.
He is always by my side.
朝 は いつも テンション が 低い です。asa wa itsumo tenshon ga hikui desu.
(I)’m always low-energy in the morning.
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