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Time is the object of the gods.
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Time that has passed does not return.
This is a fundamental concept in Japanese, often used in both literal and philosophical contexts.
While '時間' is appropriate in formal contexts, '時' is more commonly used in everyday speech.
In formal writing or professional settings, '時間' is preferred over '時' to convey a more precise and formal tone.
The term '時間' is composed of two kanji: '時' (time) and '間' (period or era). Together, they form a compound word that broadly refers to time in a general sense.
While '時間' is a common word, it can sometimes be replaced with the simpler '時' in casual conversation. However, '時間' is more formal and precise.