時計

とけい

Clock, watch

N5noun·tokei

How to remember it

時計 pairs 'time' (時) with 'meter' (計) — a device that measures time.

Example sentences

  • この時計は新しいです。

    このとけいはあたらしいです。

    This watch is new.

  • 壁に時計があります。

    かべにとけいがあります。

    There is a clock on the wall.

Usage

Refers to both wristwatches and clocks; 腕時計 = watch.

Related words

時間時々

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