Kanji · N5 · 10 strokes

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Kanji for time or hour.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)ときNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

時 carries the meaning time or hour.

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How to write 時

Trace 時 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.

How to write 時
Animated stroke order — 10 strokes
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Common compounds with 時

とけいwatch/clock
なんじwhat time
ときどきsometimes
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時 in context

これはだれのとけいですか

Whose watch is this?

まいあさなんじにおきますか

What time do you wake up every morning?

ときどきえいがをみます

I sometimes watch movies.

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Printable practice sheet

Print this worksheet to practice writing 時 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 時 (time) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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