Translation guide
This entry covers how to express that something happens often or is a common event in Japanese. It includes words for frequency, common patterns, and natural phrases.
To say that something happens often or is a common event.
A common word meaning 'frequent' or 'often'. Used as a na-adjective or adverbially with に.
He is frequently late.
Earthquakes occur frequently in this region.
Literally 'often exists/happens'. A very natural way to say something is a common occurrence.
That's a common occurrence.
Power outages are frequent around here.
Means 'frequent occurrence' or 'outbreak', often used for accidents, incidents, or problems. More formal than 頻繁.
Traffic accidents are occurring frequently.
Used for frequent appearance in texts, exams, or data. Not for general events.
This word appears frequently on exams.
To emphasize that something happens with very high frequency.
To say that something is not uncommon or happens from time to time.
The English phrase 'frequent occurrence' is often translated directly as 頻繁な発生, but this sounds unnatural in Japanese. Instead, use 頻繁に起こる or よくある.