1.
each time; every time; on each occasion
Refers to every instance or occurrence of something. Almost always appears in the pattern その都度 (on each occasion) or verb+都度 (each time something happens).
問題が起きるたびに、その都度対応している。
Each time a problem arises, we deal with it on the spot.
必要な都度、上司に報告してください。
Please report to your supervisor whenever necessary.
マニュアルはあるが、状況は毎回異なるので、その都度判断するしかない。
There is a manual, but since the situation is different every time, we have no choice but to judge on each occasion.
都度 almost always appears in fixed patterns rather than being used independently.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- その都度 (on each occasion, every time)
- [verb]たびに、その都度 (each time [verb] happens)
- 必要な都度 (whenever necessary)
- [noun]の都度 (on each occasion of)
The pattern その都度 is by far the most common usage. It emphasizes responding to situations individually as they occur, rather than having a single fixed approach. Common in business and formal writing, but also used in everyday speech.