Translation and Meaning of: 頻繁 - hinpan

The word 「頻繁」 (hinpan) in Japanese is commonly used to describe something that happens frequently or regularly. Analyzing the etymology, 「頻」 (hin) means "frequent" or "to repeat," while 「繁」 (pan) translates to "abundant" or "prosperous." When combined, these kanji characters convey the idea of actions or events that occur with a certain regularity and continuously.

The origin of the word 「頻繁」 dates back to the ancient Chinese language, from which many kanjis were derived. During the periods of cultural exchange between China and Japan, the Chinese characters were adapted into the Japanese language, providing them with similar meanings, but also adjusting them to local syntactic and semantic usage. In this sense, the term has become established in the Japanese language to describe not only routine events but any situation or action that manifests consistently over time.

In everyday use, 「頻繁」 can describe various situations, such as the frequency of visits to a place, the regularity of a habit, or the repetition of specific events. The expression is versatile, being applicable in both daily contexts and more formal ones, such as in work environments to indicate frequent meetings. Additionally, 「頻繁」 is often accompanied by adverbs to reinforce or detail the frequency of an action, as in combinations that emphasize the quantity or regularity.

Expansions and Derived Uses

• "「頻度」 (hindo): Indicates the "frequency" or the rate of repetition of a certain event."
• 「頻回」 (hinkai): Used to describe something that occurs frequently in a short period.

These variations help to demonstrate the flexibility of the concept of frequency and repetition in the Japanese language, offering nuances to precisely describe the regularity of events. The rich tapestry of the language and the ability to adapt meanings to the context make these expressions particularly useful in various daily situations.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 頻度 (hindо) - frequency
• 頻繁度 (hinpandо) - Frequency density
• 頻繁性 (hinpansei) - Frequent nature
• 頻発 (hinpatsu) - Frequent occurrence
• 頻回 (hinkai) - Frequent repetition
• 頻繁に (hinpannin) - Frequently
• しきりに (shikiri ni) - Constantly, repeatedly
• たびたび (tabitabi) - Time and again, often
• しきりと (shikiri to) - Continuously
• しきりに行う (shikiri ni okonau) - Repeat continuously
• しきりに言う (shikiri ni iu) - Say repeatedly
• しきりに考える (shikiri ni kangaeru) - Thinking repeatedly
• しきりに変化する (shikiri ni henka suru) - Change often
• しきりに起こる (shikiri ni okoru) - It happens frequently.
• しきりに起こす (shikiri ni okosu) - To cause frequently
• しきりに繰り返す (shikiri ni kurikaesu) - Repeat continuously
• しきりに繰り広げる (shikiri ni kurihirogeru) - Unfold frequently
• しきりにやる (shikiri ni yaru) - Do repeatedly
• しきりに見る (shikiri ni miru) - View frequently
• しきりに聞く (shikiri ni kiku) - Listen frequently

頻繁

Romaji: hinpan
Kana: ひんぱん
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: frequency

Meaning in English: frequency

Definition: something that happens frequently. frequently.

Example Sentences - (頻繁) hinpan

See below some example sentences:

頻繁に電話をかけるのは迷惑です。

Hinpan ni denwa wo kakeru no wa meiwaku desu

Making frequent calls is annoying.

It's annoying to make a call frequently.

• 頻繁に - often
• 電話をかける - make a phone call
• のは - is
• 迷惑です - irritating, uncomfortable