日頃・日ごろ|ひごろhigoro[0]heiban (flat)

1. adverb, nounusually; habitually; always
   日頃ひごろのご愛顧あいこにお礼れい申し上もうしあげます。↗

   We really thank you for your patronage.
2. adverb, nounfor a long time

• Antonym特別とくべつNeutralAntonym on the ordinary-vs-special axis: 「特別」 describes what is out of the ordinary or exceptional, while 「日頃」 covers what is usual and habitual.
• Antonym臨時りんじNeutralAntonym on the ordinary-vs-temporary axis: 「臨時」 refers to something done only for the occasion or for a limited time, unlike the everyday sense of 「日頃」.

Use 「日頃」 for what is usual or habitual, as in 「日頃の感謝」 or 「日頃から」. Its antonyms are 「特別」 (special, out of the ordinary) and 「臨時」 (temporary, for one occasion only).

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1. 平生へいぜい。いつも。普段ふだん。
2. 近頃ちかごろ。最近さいきん。