いつでも

• Reading: いつでも
• Romaji: itsudemo
• Pronunciation: /i.tsɯ.de.mo/

Meaning

Anytime; always; whenever. Expresses availability or constant readiness without time restriction.

An adverb formed from いつ (when) + でも (even/any). Conveys openness or willingness across all time periods. Common in offers (いつでも来てください, come anytime) and descriptions of habits (いつでも笑顔だ, always smiling). Less emphatic about frequency than いつも.

Examples

1. 何か困ったらいつでも連絡してね。 If you're ever in trouble, feel free to reach out anytime.
2. 彼女はいつでも明るい笑顔を見せる。 She always has a bright smile on her face.
3. この図書館はいつでも使えるから便利だ。 This library is convenient because you can use it anytime.

Usage Guide

Context: offers, invitations, personality descriptions

Tone: welcoming

Origin & History

Compound of いつ (itsu, when) and でも (demo, even). Literally 'even whenever' — the indefinite question word combined with the inclusive particle creates a universal time expression.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal