Meaning

Primary

O'Clock

Word Type

suffix

Explanation

If there's a number before , it means o'clock. For example 1時 is 1:00, and 23時 is 23:00 or 11pm.

Reading

  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 一時

    one o'clock, temporarily

    二時

    two o'clock

    三時

    three o'clock

Context Sentences

三日の午後三時に、ここで会いましょう。

See you here at 3:00 p.m. on the 3rd.

社長とのミーティングは何時ですか?

What time is the meeting with the president?

毎日午後三時にトイレの中でワニカニのレビューをします。

I do WaniKani reviews in the bathroom at 3:00 p.m. every day.

Kanji Composition