時 — Time
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Visually Similar Lookalike Kanji
Learners often mix up 時 (Time) with these lookalike characters. Tap a tile to see how their visual mnemonics differ:
5-Second Distinction Rule (待 (Wait) vs 持 (Hold) vs 特 (Special) vs 時 (Time)): 彳 (slide / footsteps) = Wait (待) • 扌 (hand) = Hold (持) • 牛 (cow) = Special (特) • 日 (sun) = Time (時).
Common Japanese Words with 時 (Time)
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A time (時) that acts as a substitute (代) for the previous one marks a new era.
The hands on a clock track the time (時), which is simply time.
A specific time (時) during a period of time (期) is a specific time.
Frequently Asked Questions About 時 (Time)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 時 (Time)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 時 ("Time", read as じ) is: In the old Toki-o (とき) Jesus (じ) rang the church bell so you could tell the time... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 時 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 時 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 時 means "Time". Its primary reading is じ (On'yomi: じ; Kun'yomi: とき). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 時?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 時 include: 時代 (じだい - era), 時 (とき - (1) time, hour, (2) occasion, moment), 時期 (じき - time, season, period).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 時 (Time) faster?
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Traditional rote stroke repetition fades quickly. Shibashi's Japanese kanji mnemonics turn 時 (Time) and its shared visual radical family into memorable characters and objects, paired with smart Spaced Repetition (SRS) and native audio so the memory sticks permanently.