~時

~とき

When; at the time of

N5noun·toki

How to remember it

時 is the kanji for 'time'; とき links a moment to what happens then.

Example sentences

  • 子どもの時、日本に住んでいました。

    こどものとき、にほんにすんでいました。

    When I was a child, I lived in Japan.

  • 暇な時、本を読みます。

    ひまなとき、ほんをよみます。

    When I'm free, I read books.

Usage

Follows a noun or clause; means 'when' or 'at the time of.'

Related words

時間時々時計

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