随時

• Reading: ずいじ
• Romaji: zuiji
• Kanji breakdown: 随 (zui) — follow, as one pleases; 時 (ji) — time
• Pronunciation: /zɯ.i.dʑi/

Meaning

Whenever necessary; as needed; as required; at any time. Indicates flexibility in timing.

An adverb meaning 'at any time' or 'as the occasion demands.' Common in business, official, and service contexts to indicate that something can happen whenever appropriate: 随時受付 (accepting applications at any time), 随時更新 (updated as needed). More formal than いつでも (anytime) and implies readiness rather than casual availability.

Examples

1. 質問がある方は随時お問い合わせください。 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.
2. ホームページは随時更新しております。 Our website is updated on an ongoing basis.
3. 随時募集しておりますのでお気軽にご応募ください。 We accept applications on a rolling basis, so please feel free to apply.

Usage Guide

Context: business, announcements, customer service

Tone: official

Origin & History

From Chinese 隨時, combining 随 (follow, as one pleases) and 時 (time). Literally 'following the time' — acting in accordance with the demands of the moment rather than on a fixed schedule.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal