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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
About this pattern
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.