時刻
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Base noun form. Refers to a specific point in time or hour, often used in formal contexts like schedules or clocks. Use with particles like 『に』 (ni) for time expressions, e.g., 『三時に』 (san-ji ni, 'at three o'clock').
Theme
At a train station, User and their colleague Yuta coordinate their schedules for an upcoming business trip, discussing departure times.
時刻
じこく
time, hour
Time & DatesClock
Memory Hook
Think of a 'jikoku' clock ticking precisely. 'Jikoku' sounds like 『時刻』 (jikoku, 'time / Hour') — it's all about the exact moment.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『時刻』 (jikoku, 'time') is commonly used in schedules, timetables, and announcements, such as 『発車時刻』 (hassha jikoku, 'departure time') for trains, emphasizing punctuality.
Forms
Base: 時刻Base noun form. Refers to a specific point in time or hour, often used in formal contexts like schedules or clocks. Use with particles like 『に』 (ni) for time expressions, e.g., 『三時に』 (san-ji ni, 'at three o'clock').