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    走行距離がゾロ目になるとき (when the odometer shows matching digits)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression / idiomatic phrase
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase is a temporal clause indicating 'when' a certain condition is met. 走行距離 (sōkō kyori) means 'travel distance' or 'mileage/odometer reading'. が (ga) is the subject marker. ゾロ目 (zorome) refers to 'matching digits' or 'a sequence of identical numbers' (e.g., 111, 222, 77777). になると (ni naru to) means 'when it becomes' or 'when it reaches'. とき (toki) is a general temporal conjunction meaning 'when' or 'at the time'.

    Sample sentences

    走行距離がゾロ目になるとき、必ず写真を撮っています。

    I always take a picture when the odometer shows matching digits.

    ちょうど信号待ちで、車の走行距離がゾロ目になるときでした。

    It was exactly when I was waiting at a traffic light and my car's odometer showed matching digits.

    次のゾロ目まであと少しなので、走行距離がゾロ目になるときが楽しみです。

    It's only a little bit until the next matching digit, so I'm looking forward to when the odometer shows matching digits.

    Quick facts

    cultural_nuance:ゾロ目 (zorome) numbers, especially those with 7s or 8s, are often considered lucky in Japan and are sometimes associated with minor celebrations or photo opportunities when they appear on an odometer or clock.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    走行距離がゾロ目になるとき、必ず写真を撮っています。

    I always take a picture when the odometer shows matching digits.

    ちょうど信号待ちで、車の走行距離がゾロ目になるときでした。

    It was exactly when I was waiting at a traffic light and my car's odometer showed matching digits.

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