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N5expressiontime

時 (toki) - When

[Verb/adjective] + 時

Quick answer

[Verb/adjective] + 時 means "When, at the time of". As a N5 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.

Meaning

When, at the time of

Explanation

時 indicates when something happens.

Examples

子供の時、よく遊びました。
こどものとき、よくあそびました。
When I was a child, I often played.
子—Child時—Time
暇な時、本を読みます。
ひまなとき、ほんをよみます。
When I have free time, I read books.
時—Time本—Book読—Read

Practice this grammar

[Verb/adjective] + 時

Which sentence correctly uses "時 (toki) - When"?

Vocabulary from these examples

本BookN5子ChildN5時TimeN5読ReadN5本Book子Child

Last updated Jul 4, 2026