often; repeatedly — indicates that something happens many times or frequently.
彼は会議にしばしば遅刻する。
He often arrives late for meetings.
トラブルはしばしば予期せぬときに起こる。
Problems often occur at unexpected times.
その店にはしばしば行くが、サービスはいつも良い。
I go to that shop often, and the service is always good.