〜たびに
every time ~
Say how often something happens or repeats.
Remember it
Notice the repeating beat and mark it with 〜たびに.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜たびに」 means "every time ~". Structure: Verb dictionary / Noun の + たびに. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Use it for routines, repeated results, habits, and recurring problems.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1利用のたびに新しいことを学びます。
りよう の たび に あたらしい こと を まなびます。
riyou no tabi ni atarashii koto o manabimasu.
Every time there is a use, I learn something new.
Everyday life
Example 2指導のたびに新しいことを学びます。
しどう の たび に あたらしい こと を まなびます。
shidou no tabi ni atarashii koto o manabimasu.
Every time there is a guidance, I learn something new.
Everyday life
Example 3記録のたびに新しいことを学びます。
きろく の たび に あたらしい こと を まなびます。
kiroku no tabi ni atarashii koto o manabimasu.
Every time there is a record, I learn something new.
Everyday life
Example 4配送のたびに新しいことを学びます。
はいそう の たび に あたらしい こと を まなびます。
haisou no tabi ni atarashii koto o manabimasu.
Every time there is a shipping, I learn something new.
Everyday life
Example 5通訳のたびに新しいことを学びます。
つうやく の たび に あたらしい こと を まなびます。
tsuuyaku no tabi ni atarashii koto o manabimasu.
Every time there is a interpretation, I learn something new.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
Every time there is a use, I learn something new.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜たびに.
Remember tomorrow
Save this pattern as a flashcard
Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.