(なんじ)

なんじ
pronoun
what time
1. what time
Used to ask about the time, either the current time or a scheduled time for events.
(いま)何時(なんじ)?
What time is it now?
何時(なんじ)()きます
What time do you wake up?
What time does school start?
What time are you coming home today?
What time does the train leave? I think we should go to the station early.

何時(なんじ) is the question word for asking about time. Combines (なん) (what) + () (hour).

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • (いま)何時(なんじ)?: What time is it now?
  • 何時(なんじ)〜?: At what time ~?
  • 何時(なんじ)から何時(なんじ)まで: from what time to what time

HOUR READINGS:

Irregular readings to remember:

MINUTES:
Use 何分(なんぷん) to ask about minutes. Combined: 何時(なんじ)何分(なんぷん)?