〜おき
おき
suffix
every ~, at intervals of ~
1.
every ~, at intervals of ~
Indicates regular intervals or spacing.
一日おきに走る。
I run every other day.
このバスは十分おきに来るので便利だ。
This bus comes every 10 minutes, so it's convenient.
街路樹が数メートルおきに植えられていて、夏は木陰が気持ちいい。
Street trees are planted every few meters, and in summer the shade feels pleasant.
〜おき indicates regular intervals.
PATTERN:
- [number + counter] + おき
EXAMPLES:
- 一日おき: every other day
- 一週間おき: every other week
- 5分おき: every 5 minutes
NOTE:
- 一日おき means "with one day between" (= every other day)
- For "every day" use 毎日