毎朝

まいあさ

every morning

JLPT N5

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"毎朝" means "every morning" and is used to describe actions or events that happen regularly each morning. It is a common time expression in daily conversation and writing.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "毎朝" when talking about routines, habits, or schedules, such as exercise, meals, or work-related activities.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 毎朝ジョギングする: to jog every morning
  • 毎朝新聞を読む: to read the newspaper every morning
  • 毎朝コーヒーを飲む: to drink coffee every morning

These collocations emphasize habitual actions and are useful for describing daily life.

Register and Politeness

"毎朝" is neutral and can be used in both casual and formal contexts without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "毎朝" with "毎晩" (every night) or "毎日" (every day). Remember "朝" specifically means "morning," so use "毎朝" only when referring to mornings.

Example Sentences

まいあさ、じょぎんぐをしています。

I go jogging every morning.

まいあさ、しんぶんをよむのがしゅうかんです。

Reading the newspaper every morning is my habit.

まいあさ、こーひーをのんでからしごとにいきます。

I drink coffee every morning before going to work.