Meaning

Primary

Time

Alternative

Hour

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

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

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

What time is it? It's time to key (とき) your enemy's car. Imagine yourself looking at your watch, waiting until the correct time to perform a synchronized keying of someone's car. Who do you hate the most? Whose car would you like to key?

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 時が来る

    the time comes

    時がたつ

    the time passes

    時が止まる

    time stops

Context Sentences

あの時、父は五十才だったと思います。

At that time, I think my father was 50 years old.

小さかった時、何かスポーツはしていましたか?

Did you do any sports when you were little?

「時を止めて下さい」と天を向いて言いました。

"Please stop the time," he said towards heaven.

Kanji Composition