N3162/219

おきに

Noun + おきにNumeral + 時間/日/週/ヶ月/年 + おきにか月/日/週 + おきに

Meanings

Repeated at intervals
Every other
Every
At intervals of

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Explanation

The expression おきに attaches to a time expression to indicate a regular interval at which something happens. It means that the action occurs every X units of time, at intervals, or every other period. It is commonly used with days, weeks, or months (一日おきに, 三日おきに, 二週間おきに, 一か月おきに). The nuance is a scheduled repetition with a fixed spacing rather than a frequent occurrence. Often used to describe routines, maintenance, or periodic events.

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Example sentences

一日おきにジョギングをしています。

I jog every other day.

三日おきに植物に水をやる。

I water the plants every three days.

二週間おきに検査を受ける。

I get checked every two weeks.

一ヶ月おきに家族と集まる。

I gather with my family once a month.

会議は三日おきに行われる。

The meetings are held every three days.

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