Meaning

Primary

What Time

Word Type

noun

Explanation

This is a good word to know to ask for the time. What is the time? This is how you ask what time it is.

Reading

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

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 何時くらい

    About what time?

    何時から

    From what time?

    何時まで

    Until what time?

Context Sentences

ニューヨーク直行のフライトは何時ですか?

What time is the direct flight to New York?

毎日、何時に学校に行きますか?

What time do you go to school every day?

五日のデートは、何時に東京にする?

What time should we meet in Tokyo for our date on the 5th?

Kanji Composition