〜ごとに goto ni

〜ごとに(goto ni)means “every; at each; per”. Indicates that something happens at each occurrence or for every unit named. Formation: V-る + ごとに / N + ごとに

every; at each; per

N3

Formation

V-る + ごとに / N + ごとに

Explanation

Indicates that something happens at each occurrence or for every unit named. With a noun it means 'every N'; with a verb (dictionary form) it means 'each time you do ...'. Often paired with counters for regular intervals.

Examples

この電車は十分ごとに来ます。
このでんしゃはじゅっぷんごとにきます。
This train comes every ten minutes.
彼は会うごとに背が高くなっている。
かれはあうごとにせがたかくなっている。
He gets taller every time I see him.

Note

ごとに stresses 'every single one without exception', while おきに means 'at intervals of', skipping the stated amount (e.g. 一日おきに = every other day).

FAQ

〜ごとに — what does it mean and how is it used?

every; at each; per. Indicates that something happens at each occurrence or for every unit named. With a noun it means 'every N'; with a verb (dictionary form) it means 'each time you do ...'. Often paired with counters for regular intervals.

〜ごとに — how do you form it?

V-る + ごとに / N + ごとに

〜ごとに — any usage notes?

ごとに stresses 'every single one without exception', while おきに means 'at intervals of', skipping the stated amount (e.g. 一日おきに = every other day).

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