その頃

sono koro
nounIntermediate at that time
informal

A phrase used to refer to a specific period in the past, often with nostalgic or reflective connotations.

その頃は毎日楽しかった。

Those days were fun every day.

その頃の写真を見ると懐かしい。

Looking at photos from that time makes me nostalgic.

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Often used to evoke memories or describe past experiences.

Collocations

その頃の話a story from that timeその頃の自分myself back then

Related Phrases

あの頃phrase
that time (more nostalgic)
当時phrase
at that time (more formal)

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

Use 'その頃' for casual or personal reminiscing, while '当時' is more formal or historical.

Gold Rule

Time Reference

Always refers to a past time, never the present or future.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 'その' (that) and '頃' (time/period), forming a phrase to refer to a specific past time.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in casual conversation to reminisce or describe past events. Can be used both for personal memories and historical periods.

Word Breakdown

その
that
demonstrative
+
time/period
noun
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