たま

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JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

Occasional; infrequent—used to indicate something that happens once in a while (often in phrases like 'たまの〜' or 'たまに').

Noun Taking 'の'Na-AdjectiveNounUsually Kana

Examples

たまの休みだから、ゆっくり休んでいいよ。

Since it's a rare day off, you should relax properly.

たまの贅沢に美味しい料理を食べに行った。

For an occasional splurge, we went out to eat something delicious.

忙しい日々の中、たまに散歩するだけでも気分転換になる。

In busy days, even an occasional walk can be refreshing.