2 Japanese words read jikan

jikan (じかん) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: 時間 · ~時間.

時間

じかん

Time

N5noun·jikan

How to remember it

時 (time) + 間 (span/interval) = the span of time that passes.

Example sentences

  • 時間がありません。

    じかんがありません。

    I don't have time.

  • 時間は大切です。

    じかんはたいせつです。

    Time is precious.

Usage

Common noun for time as a concept or duration; uses が for possession.

Related words

時計時間割時間通り

~時間

~じかん

Counter for hours of duration

N5counter·~jikan

How to remember it

Put a number before 時間: 三時間 (さんじかん) means three hours spent.

Example sentences

  • 二時間待ちました。

    にじかんまちました。

    I waited for two hours.

  • 毎日三時間勉強します。

    まいにちさんじかんべんきょうします。

    I study for three hours every day.

Usage

Counts duration in hours; distinct from ~時 (o'clock point in time).

Related words

時間~時~分~日

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