Meaning

Primary

Spare Time

Alternatives

Free Time, Not Busy

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

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

暇 means the spare time or free time you have when you're not busy with work, school, or other obligations. It can also indicate a slow period for a business or a time when you have nothing to do, often suggesting a sense of boredom.

Reading

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

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you remember:

In your spare time you like to drink hima (ひま), an off brand version of Zima.

Context

Context Sentences

暇な時にマンガをかいています。

I draw manga in my spare time.

三村さんは暇さえあれば常に株の勉強をしていて感心します。

I admire Mr. Mimura's constant study of stocks in his spare time.

最近仕事が暇でさー、暇すぎて死にそうなんだよね。

Lately, work has been so slow, you know? It's so idle that I feel like I'm going to die.

私達は空気洗浄機とか家電を販売してるんですが、お客さんがあまりこないので、お店では正直暇してます。

We sell home electronic appliances like air purifiers, but not many customers come in and honestly, I have a lot of free time at the store.

Kanji Composition