もっと頻繁に
motto hinpan ni
もっと頻繁に (motto hinpan ni) is the Japanese phrase for "more often".
This phrase is used to describe an action that happens with a greater frequency.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of もっと (motto), meaning 'more' and 頻繁に (hinpan ni), meaning 'frequently'.
Which one should you use?
もっと頻繁に sounds more formal and precise than the more common colloquial alternative もっとよく.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adverbial form uses the particle に (ni) at the end to modify a verb.
How do you pronounce it?
motto hinpan ni
Did you know?
- The word 頻繁 is a 'kango' word, which means it was borrowed from Classical Chinese. These words often sound more academic or professional than native Japanese words.
- If you want to say 'more often' in a way that implies 'more frequently' in a business context, you might use より頻繁に (yori hinpan ni). The particle より (yori) adds a layer of comparative sophistication that もっと (motto) lacks.
- While 頻繁に is used for frequency, Japanese has a separate word よく that can mean 'often' or 'well'. Using もっとよく can be ambiguous, as it might mean 'more often' or 'better' depending on the context.
Examples in context
- もっと頻繁に会議を開きましょうLet's have meetings more often
- 一層頻度を高めて意見を交換しませんかShall we increase the frequency and exchange opinions more often?
- もっとよく遊びに来てくださいPlease come and visit more often
- いっしょにゲームをもっと頻繁にやりましょうLet's play games more often together
- もっとしょっちゅう遊びに来てくれると嬉しいなI would be happy if you could come and visit more often
- もっと頻繁に練習してください。Please practice more often.
- もっと頻繁に連絡してください。motto hinpan ni renraku shite kudasai.Please contact me more often.
- もっと頻繁に運動したほうがいいよ。motto hinpan ni undou shita hou ga ii yo.You should exercise more often.
- もっと頻繁にバスが来るようになりました。motto hinpan ni basu ga kuru you ni narimashita.The bus has started coming more often.
Example conversation
Misaki and Hiroto are talking about their fitness habits.
- 大翔 Hiroto最近、運動している？saikin, undou shite iru?Have you been exercising lately?
- 美咲 Misakiううん、もっと頻繁にしないとダメだね。uun, motto hinpan ni shinai to dame da ne.No, I need to do it more often.
- 大翔 Hiroto一緒にジムに行かない？issho ni jimu ni ikanai?Do you want to go to the gym together?
- 美咲 Misakiそれはいい考えだね！sore wa ii kangae da ne!That is a great idea!
