Japanese

さんじ
Meaning: three o'clock; snack time
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

三
時

Example sentences

Let's have a snack at three o'clock.
授業が三時に終わる予定だ
Class is scheduled to end at three o'clock.
子供たちは三時のおやつを楽しみにしている。
The children are looking forward to their 3 o'clock snack.
彼は約束通り、午後三時にやってきた。
He arrived at three o'clock in the afternoon, just as promised.
課長は現在、外出中ですが、午後三時頃に戻る予定です。
The manager is currently out, but he is expected to return around 3 PM.

Usage Notes

Refers to the time 3:00. In Japan, 3 PM is traditionally associated with snack time (oyatsu).

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