いつ

itsu
adverbBeginner when
formalinformal

A question word used to ask about time or a specific moment in time.

いつ帰りますか?

When are you leaving?

いつ結婚しましたか?

When did you get married?

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Used in both formal and informal contexts to inquire about time.

Collocations

いつかsomedayいつでもanytimeいつまでuntil when

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Common Usage

いつ is commonly used in questions about time, such as 'いつ帰りますか?' (When are you leaving?).

Gold Rule

Question Word

いつ is a question word that specifically asks about time or a specific moment in time.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Old Japanese word 'itsu' meaning 'when'.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Often used in questions about time.

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