Usage of 度 (たび)
The word 度 (たび) is commonly used as a counter or expression meaning "every time" or "whenever" something happens. It emphasizes the repetition of an event or action.
Common Contexts
It is often used with verbs to indicate that something occurs each time the action happens, such as 来るたび (every time [someone] comes) or 見るたび (every time [someone] watches).
Collocations and Patterns
- Verb (dictionary form) + たび: Indicates "every time [verb] happens".
- Noun + の + たび: Indicates "every time of [noun]" or "whenever [noun] occurs".
Register and Nuance
This expression is neutral and commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese. It conveys a sense of regularity or repeated experience.
Common Mistake
Do not confuse 度 (たび) with 度 (ど), which is used for degrees or times as a counter for frequency. The reading and usage differ, so pay attention to context and pronunciation.