いつでも

いつでも
adverb
anytime, always
1. anytime, at any time
At whatever time; without restriction on timing.
いつでも連絡(れんらく)してね。
Contact me anytime.
いつでも(あそ)びに()てください。
Please come visit anytime.
質問(しつもん)があれば、いつでも()いてください。
If you have any questions, please ask anytime.
2. always, all the time
Constantly; at every occasion.
(かれ)はいつでも元気(げんき)だ。
He is always cheerful.
あの(みせ)はいつでも()んでいる。
That shop is always crowded.
祖母(そぼ)はいつでも(やさ)しい笑顔(えがお)(むか)えてくれる。
My grandmother always welcomes me with a kind smile.

USAGE: いつでも indicates freedom of timing (anytime) or constancy (always). It combines いつ (when) + でも (even).

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • いつでも + verb (anytime, you can ~)
  • いつでも + adjective (always ~)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • いつでも - anytime, always
  • いつも - always, usually
  • どこでも - anywhere
  • だれでも - anyone
  • なんでも - anything

CONTRAST:

  • いつでも - anytime (flexible), always (constant)
  • いつも - always, usually (habitual)