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Time


Meaning

Time, Hour

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.


Reading

とき

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word: What time is it? It's time to key (とき) your enemy's car. Imagine yourself looking at your watch, waiting until the correct time to perform a synchronized keying of someone's car. Who do you hate the most? Whose car would you like to key?


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 時のながれ

    flow of time

    時の人

    the person of the hour

    時のヒーロー

    hero of the hour

  • 時が止まる

    time stops

    時がたつ

    the time passes

    時が来る

    the time comes

  • 時をわすれる

    to forget time

    時を知らせる

    to signal the time

    時を止める

    to stop time

Context Sentences

あの時、父は五十才だったと思います。

At that time, I think my father was 50 years old.

小さかった時、何かスポーツはしていましたか?

Did you do any sports when you were little?

「時を止めて下さい」と天を向いて言いました。

"Please stop the time," he said towards heaven.


Kanji Composition