2 Japanese words read ~ji
~ji (～じ) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: ～時 · 字.
～時
～じ~ o'clock
N5suffix·~ji
How to remember it
時 combines 日 (sun, time) with 寺 (temple) — time marked by the temple's bell.
Example sentences
三時に会いましょう。
さんじにあいましょう。
Let's meet at three o'clock.
今何時ですか。
いまなんじですか。
What time is it now?
Usage
Suffix attached to a number; pairs with 分 (minutes) for exact times.
Related words
時間分半午後
字
じLetter; character; handwriting
N4noun·ji
How to remember it
Under 宀 roof, a child 子 learning to write characters.
Example sentences
この字が読めません。
このじがよめません。
I can't read this character.
彼は字が上手です。
かれはじがじょうずです。
He has nice handwriting.
Usage
Refers to characters in general or to one's personal handwriting style.
Related words
漢字ひらがな文字名字