Translation guide
The English phrase "every night" describes a recurring action or state that happens each night. In Japanese, this is most naturally expressed with the adverb 毎晩 (まいばん), but other patterns like 毎夜 (まいよ) or 夜ごと (よごと) exist for different registers. The choice depends on formality and whether you want to emphasize the habitual nature or the nightly occurrence.
To say that something happens each night, as a regular habit or routine.
The most common and neutral way to say 'every night'. Suitable for both spoken and written Japanese.
I write in my diary every night.
He works late every night.
A slightly more formal or literary alternative to 毎晩. Often used in written language or formal contexts.
I look forward to gazing at the starry sky every night.
A literary or poetic expression meaning 'nightly' or 'every night'. Not used in everyday conversation.
You appear in my dreams every night.
To stress that something happens without exception every single night.
Means 'almost every night' or 'as if every night'. It implies a very high frequency, close to every night.
He goes out drinking almost every night.
An adverb meaning 'night after night' or 'every night', often with a nuance of doing something secretly or habitually. Slightly colloquial.
毎晩 (まいばん) is the standard, everyday word. 毎夜 (まいよ) is more formal and often found in writing. 夜ごと (よごと) is literary and rarely used in speech. For most learners, 毎晩 is the safest choice.
The phrase すべての夜 (すべてのよる) means 'all nights' but is not a natural way to express 'every night' in Japanese. Use 毎晩 instead.
夜な夜なこっそりお菓子を食べる。
I secretly eat snacks every night.