At a glance
いつも means "always" or "usually". It describes habits and things that happen again and again.
[Topic] は いつも [Predicate]。
私はいつもパンを食べます。 I always eat bread.
How to form it
いつも is an adverb, so it does not change form. It usually comes right after the topic (は). It does not have to be directly before the verb.
| Where it goes | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| After the topic, before a verb phrase | 私はいつもパンを食べます。 | I always eat bread. |
| Before a な-adjective or noun + です | 田中さんはいつも元気です。 | Tanaka is always energetic. |
| Before an い-adjective | この店はいつも高いです。 | This shop is always expensive. |
| With ～ています (habits) | 兄はいつも音楽を聞いています。 | My brother is always listening to music. |
| In a question | 日曜日はいつも何をしていますか。 | What do you usually do on Sundays? |