Meaning

Primary

Time

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The time interval of time is just the time. As is often the case, if two similar meaning kanji are combined into one word, they tend to produce a word with a similar meaning. Excuse me, friend, what's the 時間?

Reading

じかん
  • 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

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 時間をつかう

    to use the time to do something

    時間を作る

    to make time

    時間をかける

    to spend time

Context Sentences

JLPTまで、あと一日。時間が足りません。

One more day until the JLPT. I don't have enough time.

今回の休みは、ゲームをする時間がたくさんあります。

In this holiday, I have plenty of time to play games.

平日は毎日仕事ですが、週末には友人と楽しい時間をすごします。

I work every day on weekdays, but I have a good time with my friends on weekends.

Kanji Composition