1.
sometimes
On some occasions; now and then.
時々 means "sometimes" or "from time to time," indicating irregular or occasional occurrence.
Frequency spectrum
- いつも: always (100%)
- よく: often (70-80%)
- 時々: sometimes (30-50%)
- たまに: occasionally (10-20%)
- あまり...ない: rarely (5-10%)
- 全然...ない: never (0%)
Position in sentence
Typically placed before the verb or at the beginning of a sentence.
Usage
時々 suggests more regularity than たまに. Use 時々 for things that happen with some predictability, and たまに for truly rare occurrences.