その頃
sono koronoun★Intermediate— 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.
Related Phrases
💡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頃
time/period
noun和英辞典