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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.