Japanese

じかん
Meaning: time, hour
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

時
間

Example sentences

It takes time.
時間がないから急ぐ
There's no time, so hurry.
時間がすぎるのは早い。
Time passes quickly.
家族との時間を大切にしています。
I cherish the time I spend with my family.
行きたいけど、時間がない。
I want to go, but I don't have time.
行きたくないわけではないが、今日は時間がない。
It's not that I don't want to go, but I don't have time today.
準備をするにしても、時間が足りない。
Even if we prepare, there isn't enough time.
家族と共に楽しい時間を過ごした
I spent a fun time together with my family.
道に迷ってしまった。それで、約束の時間に遅れた。
I got lost. Because of that, I was late for the appointment.
問題自体は単純だが、解決には時間がかかる。
The problem itself is simple, but solving it takes time.

Usage Notes

Noun meaning time (duration/period) or hour as a unit. Can refer to a specific time, duration of time, or class period in school. Used with counters for hours (一時間 'one hour').

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