「ごとに」- Repetition or Regularity

Explanation

ごとに is a Japanese grammatical structure used to express "every time" or "each time." It is attached to the dictionary form of verbs or nouns and is primarily used to indicate the repetition of an action or event, or the regularity of a situation.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Verb Dictionary Form + ごとに	Verb Dictionary Form + ごとに	Indicates the repetition of an action or event.
Noun + ごとに	Noun + ごとに	Indicates the regularity of a situation.

Basic Usage and Examples

Examples

• 秋あきは一雨ひとあめごとにごとに温あたたかくなると言いわれる。
• Aki wa hitoame goto ni atatakaku naru to iwareru.
• It is said that autumn becomes warmer with every rain.
  

• このこのシステムシステムは一年いちねんごとにごとに更新こうしんされる。
• Kono shisutemu wa ichinen goto ni koushin sareru.
• This system is updated every year.
  

Deep Dive

Basic Concept

ごとに is widely used to indicate intervals in time or the repetition of events. For example:

• 一日いちにちごとにごとに運動うんどうする。
• Ichinitchi goto ni undou suru.
• Exercise every day.
  

• 一時間いちじかんごとにごとに休憩きゅうけいを取とる。
• Ichijikan goto ni kyuukei o toru.
• Take a break every hour.
  

Real-Life Scenarios

To better understand this grammar point, here are some practical examples:

• 彼かれは三時間さんじかんごとにごとに薬くすりを飲のまなければならない。
• Kare wa sanjikan goto ni kusuri o nomanakereba naranai.
• He must take medicine every three hours.
  

• 毎週まいしゅう土曜日どようびごとにごとに友達ともだちと会あう。
• Maishuu doyoubi goto ni tomodachi to au.
• Meet friends every Saturday.
  

• このこの本ほんは五ページごページごとにごとにイラストイラストがある。
• Kono hon wa go-peeji goto ni irasuto ga aru.
• This book has an illustration every five pages.
  

• 温度おんどは一度いちどごとにごとに上あがる。
• Ondo wa ichido goto ni agaru.
• The temperature rises by one degree each time.
  

Summary

ごとに is a highly practical grammatical structure in Japanese, used to express the repetition of actions or events, or the regularity of situations. Mastering this grammar point will significantly enhance your ability to understand and use Japanese in both everyday conversations and writing.