Translation guide
Describes something that happens regularly or commonly in daily life. Japanese uses various expressions depending on whether you emphasize frequency, ordinariness, or the fact that it's part of daily routine.
To say that something is a normal part of everyday life, not special or unusual.
To emphasize that something is a regular part of one's daily life or schedule.
Refers to a daily routine or something one does every day. Often used for personal habits.
To express that something is not surprising or noteworthy because it happens all the time.
Means 'not rare' or 'not unusual'. A common way to say something is an everyday occurrence by negating the idea of rarity.
この地域では地震は珍しくない。
Earthquakes are not unusual in this region.
A set phrase meaning 'everyday occurrence' or 'commonplace event'. Literally 'daily tea and rice affair', implying something as ordinary as meals.
渋滞は東京では日常茶飯事だ。
Traffic jams are an everyday occurrence in Tokyo.
A straightforward phrase meaning 'everyday event' or 'daily occurrence'. More literal than 日常茶飯事.
彼にとってはそれが日常的な出来事だ。
For him, that's an everyday occurrence.
A casual phrase meaning 'something that happens often' or 'a common thing'. Used in conversation to downplay something.
この辺りでは停電はよくあることです。
Power outages are a common occurrence around here.
朝のジョギングは私の日課です。
Morning jogging is part of my daily routine.
Literally 'an everyday thing'. Simple and natural for describing something that happens daily.
犬の散歩は毎日のことだ。
Walking the dog is an everyday occurrence.
Means 'a matter of course' or 'something taken for granted'. Implies it's so common it's expected.
彼が遅刻するのは当たり前のことだ。
It's an everyday occurrence that he's late.