Meaning & usage
たびに expresses that whenever the situation before it happens, the situation after it always happens too. It follows the dictionary form of a verb, as in 読むたびに or 見るたびに, and follows a noun with の, as in 夏のたびに. The verb stays in the non-past form even when describing past repeated events. It is neutral in style and common in both speech and writing.
Example sentences 5
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この本は読むたびに発見がある。
Every time I read this book, I find something new.
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これを見るたびにいつも彼のことを思い出す。
Whenever I see this, I remember him.
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そこに行くたびに彼女に会う。
Every time I go there, I meet her.
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あんたを見るたびに、いつも弟のことを思い出すんだ。
Whenever I see you, I always think of my younger brother.
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この写真を見るたびに、父を思い出す。
Every time I see this photo, I think of my father.
In past JLPT papers
This came up in 5 past exam questions.
And 1 more test.
