時
今何時ですか？
What time is it?
A unit of measurement for the duration of events, often divided into hours, minutes, and seconds.
時間を大切にしましょう。
Let's cherish our time.
Can also refer to a specific moment or period.
A particular moment or period in history or a person's life.
戦争の時、多くの人が苦しんだ。
During the war, many people suffered.
Often used in historical or biographical contexts.
An opportunity or favorable circumstance.
このチャンスを逃さないでください。
Don't miss this opportunity.
Commonly used in expressions like 'チャンス' (chance).
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Pro Tip
Time Expressions
時 is often used in expressions like '時々' (sometimes) and '時期' (period).
Gold Rule
Time Measurement
時 is commonly used to refer to hours, as in '三時' (3 o'clock).
Word Origin
Derived from the kanji character 時, which originally represented the concept of time in classical Chinese and was adopted into Japanese.
Usage Notes
Can be used as a counter for events or occurrences (e.g., 三回の時 - three times).