Japanese

とうじ
Meaning: at that time; in those days
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

当
時

Example sentences

At that time, I was still a child.
当時の事を思い返すと、懐かしいさで胸がいっぱいになる。
When I look back on those days, my heart fills with nostalgia.
彼の成功は、当時の私にとっては信じがたいことだった。
His success was unbelievable to me at that time.
古い写真を見て、当時の記憶を思い起こした。
Looking at the old photo, I recalled the memories of that time.
彼は当時の若者たちにとって、まさに偶像のような存在だった。
He was truly like an idol to the young people of that time.
古い石碑には、当時の出来事を記した碑文が刻まれている。
An inscription describing the events of the time is carved into the old stone monument.
彼の小説は、当時の混乱した世相を見事に反映している。
His novel brilliantly reflects the chaotic social conditions of that time.
祖父はよく太平洋戦争当時の思い出を語ってくれた。
My grandfather often told me memories of the time of the Pacific War.
古い写真を見ると、当時の記憶が鮮やかに蘇える。
When I look at old photos, memories of those days come vividly back to life.
被告人は犯行当時、心神耗弱の状態にあったと判断された。
The defendant was judged to have been in a state of diminished capacity at the time of the crime.

Usage Notes

Refers to a specific period in the past that is currently being discussed or looked back upon.

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