暇

How to remember it

Picture 'hi-ma' as a gap in your day — empty time waiting to be filled.

Example sentences

• 今日は暇がありますか。

  きょうはひまがありますか。

  Do you have free time today?

• 暇な時に本を読みます。

  ひまなときにほんをよみます。

  I read books when I have spare time.

Usage

Often used with 「な」 to modify nouns; informal for 'free time'.

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