JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
時 — time
- Reading
- ジ・とき・\~どき
- Meaning
- time; hour
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
時 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ジ・とき・\~どき and it means time; hour. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
時 appears in everyday japanese words such as 時 (time), 何時 (when) and 時差 (time difference).
Japanese words containing 時
Frequently asked questions
What does 時 mean in Japanese?
時 means time; hour in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 時 read?
時 is read ジ・とき・\~どき. Reading it inside real words — 時 and 何時 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 時 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 時 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 時 in a word?
A common word containing 時 is 時 (とき) — "time". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 時 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 時 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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