(とき)

とき
noun
time, when, occasion
See also: (とき) (when (suffix)), とき (time, when (kana))
1. time, moment
A point or period in time.
Time passes quickly, doesn't it?
I'm waiting for that moment.
Sometimes it's important to rest.
That time was fun.
Now is the best time.
2. when, at the time of
Used to indicate when something happens.
When I was a child, I played a lot.
Please tell me when you're in trouble.
Be quiet when eating.
When I went to Japan, I visited Kyoto.
Please drink lots of water when it's hot.
3. occasion, case
A particular situation or circumstance.
In such a case, it's better not to hold back.
I'll contact you when necessary.
I don't know what to say in a situation like this.
In case of an earthquake, hide under a desk.

(とき) is one of the most fundamental words in Japanese, used both as a noun meaning "time" and as a grammatical structure meaning "when."

GRAMMAR (when ~):

  • Verb (plain form) + (とき): ()べる(とき) (when eating)
  • Noun + の + (とき): 子供(こども)(とき) (when I was a child)
  • い-adjective + (とき): (あつ)(とき) (when it's hot)
  • な-adjective + な + (とき): (ひま)(とき) (when free)

TENSE IN とき CLAUSES:

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • その(とき): at that time
  • あの(とき): back then
  • (とき)には: sometimes
  • いい(とき)に: at a good time

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