A1 noun Neutral #3,941 most common

毎回

maikai maika-i

The word 毎回 means 'every time' or 'each time.' it refers to an action or event that occurs consistently across every individual instance of a repeating situation.

Examples

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1

毎回、このカフェでコーヒーを飲みます。

I drink coffee at this cafe every time.

2

毎回のご支援、誠にありがとうございます。

Thank you very much for your support every time.

3

あ、毎回遅れてごめん!

Ah, sorry for being late every time!

Word Family

Noun
毎回
Adverb
毎回
Related
回数
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Mai' as 'Every' (like in Mainichi/Everyday) and 'Kai' as 'Times' or 'Counter for occurrences'. Together: Every-Time.

Quick Quiz

(  )、このドラマを見ると泣いてしまいます。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 毎回

Examples

1

毎回、このカフェでコーヒーを飲みます。

everyday

I drink coffee at this cafe every time.

2

毎回のご支援、誠にありがとうございます。

formal

Thank you very much for your support every time.

3

あ、毎回遅れてごめん!

informal

Ah, sorry for being late every time!

4

実験では、毎回同じ条件で測定を行う必要がある。

academic

In experiments, it is necessary to perform measurements under the same conditions every time.

5

次回の会議でも、毎回と同様に議事録をお願いします。

business

At the next meeting, please take the minutes, just like every time.

Word Family

Noun
毎回
Adverb
毎回
Related
回数

Common Collocations

毎回のこと a regular occurrence / happens every time
毎回参加する to participate every time
毎回同じ the same every time
毎回楽しみ looking forward to it every time
毎回違う different every time

Common Phrases

毎回のことながら

as is always the case

毎回のように

almost every time

毎回欠かさず

without fail every time

Often Confused With

毎回 vs いつも

'Itsumo' means 'always' in a general sense, while 'maikai' specifically emphasizes 'every single instance' or 'each turn' of an event.

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Usage Notes

毎回 is often used as an adverb without any particles (like 'ni'), though it is technically a noun. It is appropriate for both spoken and written Japanese across all levels of formality.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly add the particle 'ni' after 毎回 (e.g., 毎回に), but it should be used alone like 'Always' in English.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Mai' as 'Every' (like in Mainichi/Everyday) and 'Kai' as 'Times' or 'Counter for occurrences'. Together: Every-Time.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Chinese characters '毎' (every) and '回' (times/revolutions).

Grammar Patterns

Used as an adverbial noun without particles. Can be followed by the particle 'no' to modify another noun (e.g., 毎回の手順). Cannot be conjugated like a verb.
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Cultural Context

In Japanese culture, consistency and repetitive rituals are highly valued; using 'maikai' often highlights one's reliability in performing a task.

Quick Quiz

(  )、このドラマを見ると泣いてしまいます。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 毎回

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