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時間

Time


Meaning

Time

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The time interval of time is just the time. As is often the case, if two similar meaning kanji are combined into one word, they tend to produce a word with a similar meaning. Excuse me, friend, what's the 時間?


Reading

じかん

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 時間がかかる

    to take time

    時間がある

    there is time

    時間がない

    there is no time

  • 時間をかける

    to spend time

    時間を作る

    to make time

    時間をつかう

    to use the time to do something

Context Sentences

JLPTまで、あと一日。時間が足りません。

One more day until the JLPT. I don't have enough time.

今回の休みは、ゲームをする時間がたくさんあります。

In this holiday, I have plenty of time to play games.

平日は毎日仕事ですが、週末には友人と楽しい時間をすごします。

I work every day on weekdays, but I have a good time with my friends on weekends.


Kanji Composition