二言目(ふたことめ)には

ふたことめには
expression
every time; at every opportunity; whenever (someone) opens their mouth
expressioncommunication
1. every time; at every opportunity (someone says something)
Literally "by the second word," used to criticize someone who brings up the same complaint, excuse, or catchphrase every time they speak — implying the remark comes almost as soon as they open their mouth.
二言目(ふたことめ)には「忙(いそが)しい」と言(い)う。
Every time (he opens his mouth), he says "I'm busy."
父(ちち)は二言目(ふたことめ)には昔(むかし)の話(はなし)をする。
My father brings up stories from the past every time he speaks.
あの上司(じょうし)は二言目(ふたことめ)には「責任(せきにん)を取(と)れ」と怒鳴(どな)る。
That boss shouts "Take responsibility!" practically every time he opens his mouth.

二言目(ふたことめ)には (literally "by the second word") introduces a complaint, excuse, or pet phrase that someone repeats almost every time they speak.

Usage

  • Always followed by a quoted or reported remark, and always carries mild criticism or exasperation at the repetition.
  • Common pattern: 〜は二言目(ふたことめ)には「…」と言(い)う/怒鳴(どな)る/愚痴(ぐち)る (~ says/shouts/complains "..." every time).

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Compare: いつも (always)
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Added 2026.9.20 13:22 · Revised 2026.9.20 13:30
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