こまめに
こまめに
adverb
diligently; frequently; in small increments
1.
diligently; frequently; attentively
Doing something regularly and carefully in small, consistent actions rather than all at once.
こまめに水分を取りましょう。
Make sure to drink water frequently.
こまめに手を洗うことが大切だ。
It's important to wash your hands frequently.
使わない部屋の電気はこまめに消すようにしている。
I make a habit of diligently turning off the lights in rooms I'm not using.
An adverb emphasizing doing something frequently, regularly, and in small careful actions. It implies a positive attitude of conscientiousness and attention to detail. Very commonly used in health advice, household tips, and energy-saving campaigns.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- こまめに水分補給: frequent hydration
- こまめに掃除する: to clean regularly
- こまめに連絡する: to stay in touch regularly
- こまめにチェックする: to check frequently
- こまめに電気を消す: to diligently turn off lights
ETYMOLOGY:
Derived from こまめ (小忠実), literally "small diligence." The word 忠実 means hardworking or diligent, and the 小 prefix adds the nuance of small, repeated actions.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 頻繁に: frequently — more formal and neutral; doesn't carry the positive nuance of diligence
- ちょくちょく: often, frequently — more casual and colloquial
- 丁寧に: carefully, politely — focuses on quality of action rather than frequency